Mushroom Barley Risotto

Course Lunch, Main Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1 Cup chopped fresh onions
  • 1 Cup BARLEY
  • 1/4 Cup dry white wine
  • 2 Cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 Cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in heavy-bottomed medium-size pan.
  • Add shallot and mushrooms and saute over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add barley and cook over low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until glistening.
  • Add wine and cook over medium heat until wine evaporates.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender but still chewy, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, tomatoes, walnuts and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.