Toasted Barley and Asparagus risotto Recipe

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  1. Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Stir barley in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer barley to bowl. Melt butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add barley and stir to coat. Add 2 cups broth; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Mix in 2 1/2 cups broth and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups broth and simmer until barley is tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring frequently and adding more broth if mixture is dry, about 45 minutes. Add tomatoes and asparagus; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Mix in cheese, arugula and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 859.04 Kcal (3597 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.59g 38%
Cholesterol 39.13mg 13%
Sodium 2912.07mg 121%
Potassium 1783.02mg 38%
Total Carbs 138.03g 46%
Sugars 19.77g 79%
Dietary Fiber 23.57g 94%
Protein 29.9g 60%
Vitamin C 42.6mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 10.8mg 60%
Calcium 295.9mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.5 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 38%
Cholesterol 4.4mg 13%
Sodium 327.13mg 121%
Potassium 200.29mg 38%
Total Carbs 15.51g 46%
Sugars 2.22g 79%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 94%
Protein 3.36g 60%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 71%
Iron 1.2mg 60%
Calcium 33.2mg 30%

* 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

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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