Mushroom Barley Risotto

Mushroom Barley Risotto is ready in 50 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 625 kcal and 22 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.81. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Mushroom Barley Risotto
Total time
50 min
Hands-on
25 min
Calories
625 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.81

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Pearl barley160 g
  • Button mushrooms300 g
  • Onion100 g
  • Garlic10 g
  • Dry white wine100 g
  • Vegetable stock1 kg
  • Parmesan40 g
  • Olive oil30 g
  • Dried thyme (optional)1 g

Method

  1. Keep the stock hot in a small pan. Fry the sliced mushrooms in half the oil over high heat for 6 minutes and set aside.

  2. Soften the chopped onion and garlic in the rest of the oil for 4 minutes, add the rinsed barley and thyme and stir for 1 minute.

  3. Pour in the wine, then add the stock a ladle at a time over 35-40 minutes, stirring now and then, until the barley is tender but still chewy.

  4. Stir in the mushrooms and grated Parmesan and season.

Nutrition per serving

Calories625 kcal
Protein22 g
Carbohydrates80 g
Sugars9 g
Fat23 g
Fiber15 g

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