Best 8 Barley Risotto _ Pressure Cooker Recipes

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Barley risotto is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared in a pressure cooker. This cooking method not only saves time but also results in a tender and creamy risotto that is packed with flavor. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this article will provide you with the best recipe for barley risotto in a pressure cooker, along with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect outcome every time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



Slow-Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto image

This entree is vegetarian, but the mushrooms make it hearty enough for non-vegetarians too. The flavors are perfect for the colder weather of fall.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces carrots, finely chopped
3 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
1 ounce Parmesan, grated (2/3 cup)
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the barley and thyme and cook, stirring, until the barley is just golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker and add the carrots, broth, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on high until the liquid is absorbed and the carrots and barley are tender, about 3 hours.
  • Discard the thyme and stir in the Parmesan, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Thin out the risotto with warm water for desired consistency as needed. Top with parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

BARLEY RISOTTO



barley risotto image

this is a great way to use up extra veggies, and a nice change from rice. serve with a roast, or as part of a vegetarian meal. it's also easily doubled

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups barley
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1 cup peas
salt and pepper
grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • in olive oil, saute onion and garlic until softened.
  • add mushrooms, cook until browning.
  • add barley and cook for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • add white wine, add 3 c stock, tomato, salt& pepper.
  • bring to boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • add peas and some additional broth if needed, simmer an additional 10-15 minutes stir in cheese, and more salt& pepper if needed.

BARLEY RISOTTO



Barley Risotto image

Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its nutty undertones, barley provides the perfect backdrop for lemon and parsley. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine or water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep hot., In another small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook and stir the barley for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. In the same saucepan, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer or until onion is tender. Stir in barley and wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until barley is almost tender (cooking time is about 45 minutes). Add the parsley and lemon zest; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY, CHICKEN & MUSHROOM RISOTTO



Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto image

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots , finely sliced
1 garlic clove , chopped
3 skinless chicken breasts , cut into chunky pieces
300g pearl barley
250ml white wine
400g mixed wild and chestnut mushroom , chopped
1 tbsp thyme leaf
1l hot chicken stock
3 tbsp grated parmesan
snipped chives , to serve (optional)
parmesan shavings, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the butter and oil. Sauté the shallots and garlic with some seasoning for 5 mins, then stir in the chicken and cook for 2 mins.
  • Add the barley and cook for 1 min. Pour in the wine and stir until it is absorbed. Add the mushrooms and thyme, then pour over ¾ of the stock. Cook for 40 mins on a low simmer until the barley is tender, stirring occasionally and topping up with remaining stock if it looks dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan. Serve immediately, with chives and Parmesan shavings scattered over, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

INSTANT POT BARLEY RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS



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This Instant Pot barley risotto with mushrooms is a great way to add more whole grains to your diet. Barley risotto is tender and creamy, and making it in the pressure cooker is quite effortless.

Provided by Alice | Skinny Spatula

Categories     Risotto

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
450 g (1 lb) chestnut mushrooms, sliced
75 ml (1/4 cup) dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
300 g (10.5 oz) pearl barley, rinsed
750 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock
30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
30 g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" and add the olive oil. When the oil has heated, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Add the mushrooms and continue to saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the dry white wine and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
  • Stir in the garlic, thyme and rosemary and then cancel the "Sauté" function.
  • Add the pearl barley and vegetable stock and stir to combine. Lock the lid into position and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 25 minutes.
  • When the Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 2-3 minutes, then perform a quick release by turning the valve to "Venting".
  • When the pin drops, open the Instant Pot and stir in the butter, parmesan and parsley.
  • Season to taste and serve hot, with extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 23 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 751 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

BARLEY RISOTTO _ - PRESSURE COOKER



BARLEY RISOTTO _ - PRESSURE COOKER image

Categories     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 large onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 celery stalk, finely minced
1 1/2 C pearl barley, cleaned and rinsed
1/3 C (1/2 oz)dried mushrooms, loosely packed
4 C chicken or vegetable broth
2 1/4 C water
1 C Parmesan, grated
3 T fresh parsley, minced
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion and garlic in hot butter and oil until soft. 2. Stir in the celery and barley and coat with oil. 3. Add the mushrooms, broth and water. 4. Lock lid and bring to high pressure. Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure for 18 minutes. 5. Use quick release method. 6. The risotto should be slightly soupy, but if there is more than about 1/3 C of unabsorbed liquid, tip off the excess. 7. Over low heat, stir in the cheese and parsley. 8. Add salt to taste and serve immediately

RICE COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



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My own version for entertaining. This made (as a side dish) more than enough for 15 people, but there were a lot of items in the buffet. Serving indicated are as a vegetarian main dish. This is inspired by and largely based on Kittencal's #118855, which is for stovetop and inside the oven.

Provided by Demandy

Categories     Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 shallots, coarsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 pinch saffron
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups pearl barley, rinsed under cold water
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water (optional)
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or more if desired)

Steps:

  • Turn on cooker to steam setting, add butter and olive oil. Add in the shallot, thyme, chili flakes, bell pepper and saffron cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the shallots are lightly browned (add in the garlic and mushrooms the last 3 minutes of cooking).
  • Add in the rinsed barley and saute for about 5 minutes, mixing with a wooden spoon.
  • Carefully add in the broth and wine and season with seasoned salt and black pepper; mix to combine. Bring to a simmer, and boil lightly for a few minutes.
  • Set cooker for brown rice cycle. Check cooker after about 40 minutes to see if you need to add additional water. Let steam for 15 minutes with lid open if excess water needs to be evaporated but grains are fully cooked.
  • Add in Parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 900.2, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.7

INSTANT POT® BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SWEET POTATO AND SAUSAGE



Instant Pot® Barley Risotto with Sweet Potato and Sausage image

This recipe can be vegetarian by simply not including the sausage and using vegetable stock instead of beef stock. It's delicious either way!

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 ½ cups pearl barley, rinsed
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef stock

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add oil. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sausage, barley, sweet potato, garlic, and rosemary; mix to combine. Pour in beef stock. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.9 calories, Carbohydrate 83.8 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1128.8 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the risotto, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken, vegetable, or beef broth, depending on your preference. If you're using a store-bought broth, look for one that is low in sodium.
  • Toast the barley: Toasting the barley before cooking it helps to bring out its nutty flavor. You can toast the barley in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or in the pressure cooker for 1 minute.
  • Don't overcrowd the pressure cooker: When adding the barley and liquid to the pressure cooker, make sure not to overcrowd it. The barley should be able to move around freely in the liquid.
  • Cook the risotto for the correct amount of time: The cooking time for barley risotto in a pressure cooker will vary depending on the type of barley you're using. Pearl barley will typically take 10-12 minutes to cook, while hulled barley will take 15-18 minutes.
  • Let the risotto rest before serving: Once the risotto is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the risotto to absorb the liquid and become more creamy.

Conclusion:

Barley risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover barley, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect barley risotto in your pressure cooker every time.

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