Pumpkin and Barley Risotto

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 9 oz cubed pumpkin
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup barley
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring 3 cups of water to boil on the stovetop in a medium-sized pan. Add barley and reduce to simmer for 30-45 minutes until barley is tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat Stir in the garlic, rosemary, and cubed pumpkin. Cook on medium high heat for 1 minute, then add ½ of the stock.
  • Add Barley and allow to sit for 1 minute. Pour in remaining stock, cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the risotto appears to be too dry during cook time, then add stock as needed.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in rosemary. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Keyword barley, pumpkin