Best 8 Saffron And Mushroom Barley Risotto Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate saffron and mushroom barley risotto. This delectable dish tantalizes the senses with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation. As we delve into the world of risotto, we'll explore the nuances of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of toasting and deglazing, and achieving the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned risotto enthusiast or a novice eager to expand your culinary skills, this article will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to craft an unforgettable saffron and mushroom barley risotto that will impress even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAFFRON-AND-MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



Saffron-and-Mushroom Barley Risotto image

Many vegan dishes (like fruit salad and peanut butter and jelly) are already beloved, but the problem faced by many of us is in imagining less-traditional dishes that are interesting and not challenging. Here are some more creative options to try.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Dried porcini mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms
Saffron
Pearled barley
Onions
White wine
Olive oil
Vegetable stock
Parsley

Steps:

  • Cook a chopped onion in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1.5 cups pearled barley and cook, stirring until it's glossy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add a pinch of saffron, a splash of dry white wine and a handful of dried porcini mushrooms.
  • Stir and let the liquid bubble away on medium heat.
  • Add 4 cups hot vegetable stock, a cup at a time, stirring after each addition and waiting until the mixture is nearly dry before adding the next.
  • Meanwhile, cook a handful of shiitake mushrooms in olive oil until lightly crisped; stir into the barley when it's done and serve garnished with parsley.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH HAM AND MUSHROOMS



Barley Risotto With Ham and Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, sliced
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup diced ham steak
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the shallots and cook until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add the barley and fennel seeds (if using), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until the barley is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, rosemary and wine and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft and the wine is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the barley is tender and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the ham, parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Per serving: Calories 498; Fat 16 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 62 mg; Sodium 565 mg; Carbohydrate 64 g; Fiber 13 g; Protein 18 g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9.5 grams, Cholesterol 64 milligrams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



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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.

BAKED BARLEY RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARROTS



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Wholesome and nutty, barley is a superb alternative to arborio rice in this risotto, since it's naturally plump and chewy when cooked. The grated Parmesan and butter stirred in at the end release the barley's starches, creating a silky, creamy texture. Make sure to use pearl barley, not hulled, since it cooks much faster and is more tender. As for the mushrooms, white button, cremini and earthy shiitakes are a tasty, accessible mix, though any combination of oyster, king trumpet and maitake would raise the bar. Still, the best thing about this risotto, which is a satisfying vegetarian weeknight dinner (or side to any large roast or fish) is that it's baked, taking away the pressure of constant stirring at the stove.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as white button, cremini and shiitakes, halved if small, quartered if large (about 7 cups total)
Kosher salt and black pepper
10 ounces pearl barley (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium carrot, very thinly sliced into rounds (about 1 cup)
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in barley, carrot and 4 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake until barley is tender and chewy and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan and the butter until slightly thickened and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOM BARLEY "RISOTTO"



Mushroom Barley

Categories     Mushroom     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Parmesan     Barley     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole with a tight-fitting lid microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter, uncovered, at high power (100%) for 1 minute, or until it is melted, stir in the mushrooms, the garlic, and the salt, and microwave the mixture, uncovered, at high power for 5 minutes. Add the barley and the water, microwave the mixture, covered, at high power for 12 minutes, and microwave it, covered, at medium power (50%) for 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley is al dente. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits, the Parmesan, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO



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I found this on a package of fresh baby bella mushrooms, originally from Bob Greene's "The Best Life Diet." I have not tried this, but it looks yummy and healthy!

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups fat free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup pearl barley, sorted and rinsed
1/3 cup white wine
8 ounces portabella mushrooms or 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Cover and turn off the heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add barley and stir to coat with oil. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is absorbed.
  • Add hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and adding more as broth absorbs. (This should take about 30 minutes. You may have broth left over, or you may need to add more to get barley to desired consistency.)
  • Put remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and saute until mushrooms are golden and shallots are soft.
  • Stir mushroom mixture and basil into barley, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 557.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.6

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

BARLEY MUSHROOM RISOTTO RECIPE



Barley Mushroom Risotto Recipe image

Try one of our favorite comfort foods with a Barley Mushroom Risotto Recipe. This Barley Mushroom Risotto Recipe is an elegant dish they will savor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) shiitake mushroomss, cleaned, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
3 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 6-quart sauce pot on medium-high heat. Add oil, onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Stir in broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 45 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in half the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your risotto a more complex flavor. Some good options include shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the risotto.
  • Use a good quality saffron. Saffron is a delicate spice that can easily be overpowered by other flavors. Be sure to use a saffron that is fresh and has a strong aroma.
  • Toast the barley before cooking it. This will help to give the risotto a nutty flavor and a chewy texture.
  • Add the barley and liquid to the pot in stages. This will help to prevent the risotto from becoming too thick or mushy.
  • Stir the risotto constantly. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente. This means that the rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Stir in the butter, cheese, and herbs at the end of cooking. This will help to create a creamy and flavorful risotto.

Conclusion:

Saffron and mushroom barley risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you can make a perfect risotto that will impress your friends and family.

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