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Barley Risotto Primavera
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Barley Risotto Primavera

13 ingredients 20 min + 40 min 6 servings openrecipes
Barley Risotto Primavera

"Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this risotto uses barley instead of rice for an extra nutritional punch. This is a hearty and filling meat-free alternative to the usual skillet meals."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

788
Calories
48g
Protein
37g
Fat
68g
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
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin 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

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 small yellow squash, diced
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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