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Vegetable Barley Risotto

A delicious side dish to pair with your favorite steak or roast! This "risotto" features zucchini, shallots and tomatoes in a tender barley mixture.

Vegetable Barley Risotto

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 8

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add barley and cook, stirring until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, shallots, oil and garlic; cook about 3 minutes until zucchini is crisp tender.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed. Add remaining broth; return to simmer and continue cooking 7 to 9 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in tomatoes and pepper.

Nutrition Information

180 Calories

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0.4g SAT FAT

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6g PROTEIN

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1.3 mg IRON

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1 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 180 Calories; 26.1 Calories from fat; 2.9g Total Fat (0.4 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 1.7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 0 mg Cholesterol; 190 mg Sodium; 34 g Total Carbohydrate; 7 g Dietary Fiber; 5.7 g Protein; 1.3 mg Iron; 304 mg Potassium; 3.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 0 mcg Vitamin B12; 1 mg Zinc; 14.4 mcg Selenium; 20.7 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Niacin, and Selenium; and a good source of Protein, and Vitamin B6.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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