Beet Barley Risotto

Name: Beet Barley Risotto
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken or, vegetable broth; 3 cups, water; 2 tablespoons, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound, beets with greens attached, beets peeled and grated, greens stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups); 1 , onion, chopped; , Salt and pepper; 1½ cups, pearl barley; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried; 1 cup, dry white wine; 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup); 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

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Traditional risotto is made with arborio rice. However, we found a more nutrient-dense grain that yields similar results.

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SERVES6

TIME1½ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pearl barley is not processed like other refined grains: while the starchy interior is exposed, it may retain some of its bran. As a result, it created a supple, velvety sauce when simmered while delivering a boost of vitamins and minerals....

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