Baked Barley Risotto With Butternut Squash
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
50m
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small butternut squash (about 11/2 pounds)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
- Heat oven to 400° F. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the squash, onion, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the barley to the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil; cover the pot and transfer it to oven. Bake until the barley is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, Parmesan, and butter. Serve with additional Parmesan.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 427
- Fat 15g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Cholesterol 18mg
- Sodium 783mg
- Protein 13g
- Carbohydrate 63g
- Sugar 6g
- Fiber 15g
- Iron 3mg
- Calcium 318mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Barley has a chewy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. It’s most often sold pearled (polished), but you can also find it in
its more fiber-rich whole-grain form (hulled), which takes longer to cook.
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