CHORIZO & ROSEMARY PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO

Chorizo & rosemary pearl barley risotto image

Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

225 chorizo ring, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
300g pearl barley
400g can chopped tomato with sliced olives
1l hot chicken stock, made with 1 stock cube
2 stalks rosemary, leaves chopped

Steps:

Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the chorizo for 3-4 mins until it turns golden and releases its oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and cook for 3-4 mins, until they begin to soften. Add the pearl barley and stir well to coat in the oil, before tipping in the chopped tomatoes and the chicken stock. Bring just to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the pearl barley is tender. You may need to top up with a little extra water as you go.
Season and stir in the rosemary and chorizo to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium