Recipe: Mushroom Barley Asparagus Risotto

Made this today as one of the vegetarian components of today's feast... everyone loved it including the non-vegetarians!  It's a keeper...  and a very versatile base for tons of experimenting with ingredients and spices...

Enjoy!

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Karen

This looks delish. I assumed we couldn't do risotto since it was in the rice family.

Rice is a funny thing... some people can, some can't.  But risotto can be made with pretty much any whole grain.  Barley is really high in protein and fiber and contains some ingredients that stabilize blood sugar really well, so it's something that I've come to appreciate.  Never had it as a kid or young adult, only discovered it within the last 5 - 6 years and I have to say that I like it.

This recipe feeds a TON of people - filled a lasagna pan.  next time, i will make a half recipe or less!

Enjoy,
Karen

Thank you! I love Risotto and will be sure to try this one out!