Barley Risotto Primavera

By Beefman-2

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 3 small yellow squash, diced
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

THIS RECIPE IS FOR THE AROMA RICE COOKER

Set your rice cooker to Sauté-Then-Simmer and add olive oil and onion. Sauté until onion is translucent and softened. Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Add wine and stir until absorbed into the rice onion mixture. Add the stock, pepper, thyme, sausage and chicken and close the lid. When the rice cooker beeps stir in Parmesan and serve.