BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SHITAKE RISOTTO

Barley, Butternut Squash and Shitake Risotto image

Provided by Lakerdog2

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled diced into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1/2 pound)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2/3 cup white wine
3 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces taleggio cheese, diced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°.
Combine squash, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat. Arrange squash mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 25 minutes, stirring once.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl; keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add onion; saut´´ 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in squash, mushrooms, and thyme. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 412.1, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.1