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Meyer Lemon Risotto
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Meyer Lemon Risotto

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Meyer Lemon Risotto

I prefer this barley-based risotto recipe to many other rice based versions - and it is more nutritious. A pearl barley base is accented with white wine, creme fraiche, lots of meyer lemon zest, chopped greens, and Parmesan cheese.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

994
Calories
43g
Protein
45g
Fat
105g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Barley 1 cup cooked (157g) 193
Pine 1 oz (28g) 191
Farro 1/2 cup cooked (100g) 170
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • 2 cups lightly pearled barley or pearled farro
  • 1 cup good quality dry white wine
  • 6 cups light vegetable stock (or water)
  • Grated zest of 4 Meyer lemons (more to taste if you like)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup crème fraiche (or sour cream)
  • 3 big handfuls of greens, chopped
  • Handful of toasted pine nuts, for garnish

Directions

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By 101cookbooks · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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