Barley Risotto

Name: Barley Risotto
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces cremini baby bella mushrooms; 6 ounces portabella mushroom caps; 4 cups vegetable (or chicken stock); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 5 cloves garlic (minced, divided); 16 ounces fresh spinach; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided); 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 large fennel bulb (stem and outer leaves removed, cored, and diced); 1/2 large yellow onion (diced (about 1 1/2 cups)); 1 cup pearl barley*; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine

Instructions

Cook:50min

Risotto made with barley instead of Arborio rice, topped with mushrooms and spinach. Barley risotto is just as creamy as traditional but better for you!

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:08:53 GMT