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.

Shacklen Sing
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehman Aslam
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always fantastic. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth adds a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


David Hathaway
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This risotto was so good! The flavors were amazing and the barley added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


lilmike
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I made this risotto for a weeknight dinner and it was a huge success. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I especially loved the addition of barley, which gave the risotto a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Babar Kham
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


yakubu hussaini
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always fantastic. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth adds a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sonjoy Biswas
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This risotto was so good! The flavors were amazing and the barley added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tenywa Abdu
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I made this risotto for a weeknight dinner and it was a huge success. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I especially loved the addition of barley, which gave the risotto a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Olima Parvin
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shekh Irfan tkd
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always fantastic. I love the combination of mushrooms and barley, and the broth adds a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Golla Geek
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This risotto was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The flavors were so rich and complex, and the barley added a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.