Barley Risotto With Blue Cheese And Spinach Recipe

Name: Barley Risotto With Blue Cheese And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, sliced; pat of butter; 3 handfuls barley; 1 glass white wine; 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock; 2 large handfuls fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 3/4 ounces blue cheese; juice and zest of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 scallion, very finely sliced (optional); Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a saucepan, sweat the onion with the butter until soft and golden.
2
Add the barley and stir to coat for a minute.
3
Pour in the white wine and half of the stock.
4
Keeping the lid off, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5
Stir occasionally and gradually add the remaining stock as it is absorbed.
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Cook until the barley is al dente and the liquid has reduced.
7
Add the spinach to the pan and fold in with a wooden spoon or fork as soon as it starts to wilt.
8
Quickly introduce the cheeses and stir to melt entirely.
9
Season to taste.
10
Serve immediately with a little lemon juice and zest, and the scallion if youre using it.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small red onion, sliced, pat of butter, 3 handfuls barley, 1 glass white wine, and more.

Yes, Barley Risotto With Blue Cheese And Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barley Risotto With Blue Cheese And Spinach

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