LEEK AND BARLEY RISOTTO
A very hearty and nutritious vegetarian side dish or main meal, this can be partially made the night before. I found this in Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes. Photo: smallwalletbigappetite.com
Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the leeks. Fill sink full of lukewarm water. Split leeks in half lengthwise and submerge in water, swishing them around to remove all traces of dirt. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened. Add salt, peppercorns and barley and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. Stir in Parmesan, if using, and serve piping hot.
SMOKED HADDOCK, LEEK & BARLEY 'RISOTTO'
Swap rice for barley to make this 'risotto' with leek and smoked haddock. It's not as creamy, but it's much healthier and full of flavour
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a deep frying pan and lay the fish in it. Cover and poach for about 4 mins, or until the fish begins to flake. Remove from the heat, then strain the cooking liquor into a jug, reserving it for later. Leave the fish in the pan, covered.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a low heat and add the leeks. Season, then add about 2 tbsp of water, cover the pan and cook the leeks for about 10 mins until softened. Stir in the barley, turning it over in the juices for 1 min, then increase the heat a little and add the vermouth. Let this bubble away to almost nothing, then add half the reserved fish stock.
- Cook the barley in the stock, over a medium heat, while stirring from time to time, for about 15 mins. (The stirring helps the barley become creamier.) Add the rest of the stock and cook for another 20 mins, stirring from time to time, adding more boiling water if the mixture is getting too dry. It might take a little longer to cook the barley - the grains should be soft but with a little bite in the centre.
- Remove the skin from the fish - if there is any - and break the flesh into big flakes. Add this to the risotto along with the spinach and parsley, stirring carefully as you don't want to break up the pieces. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the cream, if using, and check again for seasoning. Serve with the cheddar grated on top, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium
LEEK, TOMATO & BARLEY RISOTTO WITH PAN-COOKED COD
Using a can of barley makes this a great shortcut risotto, ready in just 30 minutes. It's delicious, healthy, low-calorie and counts as two of your 5-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan and fry the leek and garlic for 5-10 mins, stirring frequently until softened, adding a splash of water to help it cook if you need to.
- Tip in the barley with its liquid, then stir in the bouillon, sage and thyme. Simmer, stirring frequently for 3-4 mins. Add the tomatoes and cook about 4-5 mins more until they soften and start to split, adding a drop more water if necessary. Stir in the parmesan.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan and fry the cod, skin-side down, for 4-5 mins. Flip the fillets over to cook briefly on the other side. Spoon the risotto into two bowls. Serve the cod on top with a few thyme leaves, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
BARLEY RISOTTO WITH LIMA BEANS, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Using side burner or top of grill. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 leeks and fennel and cook until soft. Add the thyme and barley and cook for 1 minute. Place the broth and saffron in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Begin by adding 2 cups of the stock and stir until the barley has absorbed the stock. Add the remaining leeks and fennel and 4 cups of the broth. Cook until barley is tender and the mixture is creamy, stirring often, about 30 minutes, during the last 10 minutes add the asparagus. If the mixture appears dry, add the remaining 1 cup of stock. Add the lima beans and spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
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