Mushroom and Fall Squash Barley Risotto Recipe

Name: Mushroom and Fall Squash Barley Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 1/2 cups pearl barley; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 3/4 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/8 inch thick; 12 ounces acorn squash, peeled, seeded and diced; 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 3/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1/8 inch thick
12 ounces acorn squash, peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
3/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano

1
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, add the shallots and cook, stirring, until tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add the barley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4
Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring, until the wine is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Transfer to the crock of a 6-quart slow cooker.
6
Add 2 tablespoons butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the saute pan over medium-high heat.
7
Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned and wilted and the fat has been absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes.
8
Add the mushrooms, squash and chicken stock to the slow cooker.
9
Stir gently to combine.
10
Set the slow cooker to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the barley and squash are tender, 2 hours, 30 minutes to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure all of the grains are evenly cooked.
11
Remove the lid and stir in the parsley, sage, 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
12
Serve the risotto hot, garnished with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and additional pepper, if desired.
13
Photograph by Kana Okada

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, 1 1/2 cups pearl barley, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and Fall Squash Barley Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mushroom and Fall Squash Barley Risotto

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