
By Nisha Melvani
The Easiest Barley Risotto Recipe (High-Protein)
Instructions
Prep:5minCook:25min
Make a healthy, protein-packed, vegan dinner quickly! Try this delicious, easiest Barley Risotto recipe loaded with nutrients and simple to make. Perfect for busy weeknights! This non-dairy recipe uses a flavorful herby miso-cashew sauce for creaminess. Gluten-free option.
Updated at: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:20:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories595.7 kcal (30%)
Total Fat17.1 g (24%)
Carbs91.4 g (35%)
Sugars8.8 g (10%)
Protein26.9 g (54%)
Sodium1028.2 mg (51%)
Fiber16.3 g (58%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

16 ouncesmushrooms
oyster, shiitake, or cremini mushrooms, optional

2shallots
large, small dice or thinly sliced

2red chili peppers
chopped, optional

4cloves garlic
minced

1 cuppearl barley
rinsed, or brown rice

4 cupsvegetable broth
plus more as needed

1 cupred lentils
rinsed

2 teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves

¾ cupfrozen spinach
or fresh chopped

1 cupraw cashews
or sunflower seeds

2 cupsbasil leaves

1 ½ tablespoonsmellow miso
or white

2garlic cloves
large

2lemons
juice of, small
Instructions
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