One-pot Pearl Barley Risotto with Pumpkin

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    445 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

One-pot Pearl Barley Risotto with Pumpkin

This one-pot pearl barley risotto with pumpkin is healthy comfort food at its best. A 30-minute vegan meal perfect for a weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 250 g pumpkin flesh finely cubed (8.8 oz)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary + extra chopped to garnish
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and gently crushed
  • 120 g pearl barley washed and drained
  • 500 ml hot vegetable stock
  • sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

To serve:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large saute' pan over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, rosemary and cubed pumpkin. Cook over medium-heat for 2 minutes, then pour in ⅓ of the stock and allow to reduce.
  2. Fold in the barley and toast for about 1 minute. Pour in the remaining stock, cover with a lid and allow to cook for 20 minutess.
  3. Make sure to stir all the ingredients every now and then, and feel free to pour in a ladle of extra warm stock or water if the risotto becomes too dry. Season with about ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt or to taste.
  4. Continue to cook until the pumpkin is soft and the barley is tender to the bite.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat, discard the garlic, and stir in finely chopped rosemary and optional finely chopped parsley. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, season with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
  6. Store leftovers in airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Storage tip:
  • Store leftover risotto in an air-tight container, and keep in the fridge up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1008mg (42%) Potassium 593mg (17%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 11334IU (227%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 445kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1008mg 42%
Potassium 593mg 13%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 11334IU 227%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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