Barley Risotto with Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Barley Risotto with Summer Vegetables
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Directions:

  1. Combine 6 cups water and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash, bell pepper, and green beans to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 4 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add barley; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add water mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of water is absorbed before adding the next (about 45 minutes total). Add squash mixture, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in tomato and basil. Top with the goat cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.56 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 10%
Cholesterol 2.48mg 1%
Sodium 614.19mg 26%
Potassium 548.06mg 12%
Total Carbs 38.44g 13%
Sugars 6.68g 27%
Dietary Fiber 8.37g 33%
Protein 7.23g 14%
Vitamin C 62.5mg 104%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 53%
Iron 17.5mg 97%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.21 Kcal (227 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.37g 10%
Cholesterol 0.54mg 1%
Sodium 133.94mg 26%
Potassium 119.52mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.38g 13%
Sugars 1.46g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 33%
Protein 1.58g 14%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 104%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 53%
Iron 3.8mg 97%
Calcium 17.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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