Butternut Squash Barley Risotto

By rschierholz

From Rachael Ray Magazine November 2012

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup pearled barley
• 1 32 ounce container vegetable broth
• salt and pepper
• 1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 lbs), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large dutch oven, heat the EVOO over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the barley and the vegetable broth; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.


Stir in the squash, cover the pot and cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Stir in the peas and 1 cup cheese and cook, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.