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Easy Barley Risotto with Mushrooms

Easy and Healthy Pearl Barley Risotto Recipe with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese and Sage: Creamy perfection packed with nutrients and exquisite flavors! Ultimate gourmet comfort food to feed your soul!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 500 grams or 18 oz chanterelles or other mushrooms
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 200 grams or 1 cup barley
  • 120 ml or 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 l or 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 20 leaves sage
  • 60 grams or 2 oz soft goat cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Use a paper towel or a pastry brush to remove the dirt from chanterelles or quickly wash and leave them on a kitchen towel to dry.
  2. Sautée chopped shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, then add barley and coat it with oil. Add wine and let it evaporate and then add ALL the broth to the skillet and cover it with a lid.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and cook sage leaves over medium-high heat until they change color. Transfer to a paper towel. I like to use tongs for that, as well as for cooking mushrooms.
  4. Add roughly chopped chanterelles to the oil and cook until the released liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes on medium heat.
  5. Once the barley is cooked until al dente but a bit of liquid is still there (about 40-45 minutes), add the mushrooms, goat cheese and sage to the skillet and combine. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Serve right away garnished with a few beautiful chanterelles, goat cheese and sage leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Chanterelles are a wonderful choice for this risotto. And if they are not available at your location, you can always substitute them for other mushrooms. However, I really recommend you to use chanterelles for the best result because they pair perfectly with goat cheese and sage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1076mg (45%) Potassium 922mg (26%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 690IU (14%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 6.7mg (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1076mg 45%
Potassium 922mg 20%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 690IU 14%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 6.7mg 37%

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