If you're looking for a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal, sweet potato barley risotto is an excellent choice. With the help of your trusty crock pot, this risotto comes together effortlessly, allowing you to enjoy a creamy and flavorful dish without any of the hassle. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating this comforting dish, from prepping the ingredients to achieving the perfect consistency. Get ready to savor a delectable sweet potato barley risotto that's sure to impress your taste buds and become a family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SLOW-COOKER SWEET POTATO AND BARLEY RISOTTO
Every spoonful of creamy barley risotto is dotted with lovely sweet potatoes and edamame.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix sweet potatoes, barley, thyme, salt and 3 cups of the broth. Add onion-garlic mixture.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
- In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave remaining 1 cup broth on High 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Stir thawed edamame and boiling broth into barley mixture in cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edamame are tender. Serve in shallow bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER ASPARAGUS-BARLEY RISOTTO
Lighten your cooking load and liven up your Easter spread with our easy slow-cooker risotto. This creamy rice dish is usually made with Arborio rice, but we love it with the toothsome nuttiness (and fiber) of barley. Have your guests add a squeeze of lemon for an extra pop of brightness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the barley and thyme, and cook, stirring, until the barley is just golden, about 2 minutes more.
- Transfer the barley mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker, and add the broth, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, and cook on high until the liquid is absorbed and the barley is tender, about 3 hours.
- Discard the thyme, and stir in the asparagus. Return the lid to the pot, and cook until the asparagus is tender, 30 minutes more. Stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Thin out the risotto to the desired consistency with warm water, as needed. Fold in the parsley and mint, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO
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
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.
INSTANT POT® BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SWEET POTATO AND SAUSAGE
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
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
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND BARLEY RISOTTO WITH EDAMAME
"Time-consuming" come to mind when you hear "risotto?" Not with this simple slow cooker recipe of chicken breasts, barley and green soybeans. Make it your way with the easy variation below.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken, onions, barley, carrot, garlic, salt, thyme and 3 cups of the broth.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
- In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave remaining 1 cup broth uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Stir thawed edamame and boiling broth into chicken mixture in slow cooker.
- Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edamame are tender. Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 Cup), Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER RISOTTO
The classic Italian rice dish, now simplified in a slow cooker near you!
Provided by Lady7Fire
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix chicken broth, rice, olive oil, wine, garlic, onion flakes, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese; cook uncovered until Parmesan cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
SWEET POTATO RISOTTO
From www.bettycrocker.com I love sweet potatoes. I'm definitely going to savor the rich, sweet taste of sweet potatoes.
Provided by dcwang wang
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 3-quart nonstick saucepan with cooking spray.
- Heat wine to boiling in saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook onion and garlic in wine 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
- Stir in rice.
- Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in sweet potato and 1/2 cup of broth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is completely absorbed
- Stir in 1/2 cup additional broth.
- Continue cooking about 20 minutes,stirring constantly and adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time after previous additions have been absorbed until rice is creamy and tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
SWEET POTATO BARLEY RISOTTO IN THE CROCK POT
For Christmas 2005 my sweet husband got me a bunch of low fat cookbooks. So for my favorite has been a Canadian one called "125 Best Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes" by Judith Finlayson. This is an adaptation of a recipe from that cookbook that we enjoyed. If you desire some cheese can be sprinkled on the finished product, but we didn't think it needed it. For the record, I used an olive oil infused with garlic. Olive or vegetable would be good here.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 8h15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop your onions finely.
- Peel the sweet potato and chop into small pieces. I like to keep my chopped sweet potato in a bowl of water until I need it because I think it keeps it from changing color.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the oil in it. When the oil gets hot add the onions and cook until softened, stirring frequently.
- Then add the garlic and rosemary and stir for about a minute.
- Stir in the barley and stir until the barley is combined well.
- Add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Drain the sweet potatoes (if they were in water) and place into a large crockpot.
- Pour the boiling stock mixture over top and stir well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the barley and sweet potato are cooked through. If possible open the crockpot about halfway through and stir well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 44.4, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 9
Tips:
- Choose firm, evenly-sized sweet potatoes for the best results.
- Make sure to rinse the barley thoroughly before cooking.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth for the best flavor.
- Add more or less water or broth depending on the desired consistency of the risotto.
- Stir the risotto frequently, especially towards the end of cooking, to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the crock pot.
- Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato barley risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, with a slightly sweet taste from the sweet potatoes. The barley adds a nice chewy texture to the dish. Serve the risotto with a side salad or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
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