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Pumpkin and Barley Risotto
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal
- 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
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.
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Barley Summer Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
For the Salad
- 1 cup barley
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large heirloom tomato
- 1/2 medium onion, red or white
For the Dressing
- 4 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Bering 3 cups of water to boil on the stovetop in a medium-sized pan. Combine barley and reduce to simmer for 30-45 minutes until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
Slice cucumbers into half-moons, dice the tomato and slice the onion. Combine in a medium-sized bowl.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing and whisk together.
Once the barley is done, mix well with the vegetables. Pour dressing on top and combine. Serve either immediately or put in the fridge and enjoy later!
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Charred Corn & Zucchini Barley Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
For the Salad
- 3 ears corn, husks removed
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 cup barley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Cook barley on the stovetop. Bring 3 cups of water to boil, pour in the cup of barley, reduce to simmer for 30-45 minutes. When the liquid is absorbed and barley tender, remove from stovetop.
Dice zucchini and bell pepper, lathering in 1 tbsp of olive oil, and placing on a kabob stick. With remaining olive oil, lather the corn.
Place on heated grill, turning occasionally until all sides cooked and char developed on vegetables.
While vegetables are on the grill, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
Pull vegetables off the grill. Using a knife, remove the corn kernels from the cob. Combine all vegetables, barely and dressing together. Serve immediately and enjoy!