CREAMY PEA & CHIVE RISOTTO

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Pearl barley is rich in calcium, minerals, iron and potassium, and that's just to start with. Make the most of it with this creamy risotto

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
200g pearl barley
1.2l vegetable stock
140g pea
100g light cream cheese with chives
small bunch chives , snipped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins. Stir in the pearl barley, sizzle for a few mins, then pour in about a third of the stock. Simmer fiercely for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, adding more stock gradually as it is absorbed. With 5 mins to go, stir in the peas. After 20 mins there should be some liquid left and the barley should be cooked through.
  • Turn the heat off under the risotto and let it sit for a min, then stir in the cream cheese and most of the chives. Season well and serve scattered with the rest of the chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 104 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium

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