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Barley Risotto With Asparagus and Mushrooms
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 4
In '1,000 Vegan Recipes' by Robin Robertson
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces white mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or 1/4 t. dried)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups hot vegetable broth (or more)
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add in the asparagus, mushrooms, and garlic; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the barley and stir to coat with oil.
4. Add the thyme and wine and stir gently until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Add the broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed before each addition.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste; simmer, stirring frequently, until creamy; serve immediately.
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