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Asparagus & barley risotto
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Plenty of other grains work well in risotto. Wholegrain spelt gives a nice, nutty texture, as does farro, a grain that's widely used in Italian dishes.
Serves: 2
300g asparagus
1 tsp vegan vegetable bouillon
1 tbsp olive oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
150g pearl barley
3 large sprigs tarragon, leaves only
Freshly ground nutmeg (about ¼ tsp)
50g Violife Original Flavour Block, finely grated
1. Trim the asparagus and cut in half. Cook in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain in a colander over a large measuring jug to keep 500ml of the cooking water. Whisk the bouillon into the jug.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the shallots for 3 minutes. Tip in the garlic and pearl barley and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the stock and cook over a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tarragon and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the risotto is thickened and the grains are tender.
3. Stir in the asparagus and nutmeg and cook for another couple of minutes, adding a splash of water if the consistency is dry. Serve in shallow bowls, scattered with grated Violife.
Cook’s tip
You can make this recipe using a regular risotto rice. The cooking time will be similar, but add a ladleful of stock at a time as the rice cooks to give a creamy result.
Typical values per serving:
Energy |
1,918kJ 456kcals |
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Fat | 14g |
Saturated Fat | 5.7g |
Carbohydrate | 68g |
Sugars | 4.3g |
Protein | 12g |
Salt | 1.8g |
Fibre | 4.1g |
1 of your 5 a day; high in folic acid.
This recipe was first published in June 2018.
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