LEEK AND BARLEY RISOTTO

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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

1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
3 - leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) cracked black peppercorns
2 cup(s) pearl barley, rinsed
1 can(s) (28 oz.) tomatoes, including juice, coarsely chopped
3 cup(s) vegetable or chicken stock or water
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional

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.

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