Mushroom Barley Risotto
Mushroom Barley Risotto is ready in 50 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 625 kcal and 22 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.81. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 50 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 625 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.81
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Pearl barley160 g
- Button mushrooms300 g
- Onion100 g
- Garlic10 g
- Dry white wine100 g
- Vegetable stock1 kg
- Parmesan40 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Dried thyme (optional)1 g
Method
Keep the stock hot in a small pan. Fry the sliced mushrooms in half the oil over high heat for 6 minutes and set aside.
Soften the chopped onion and garlic in the rest of the oil for 4 minutes, add the rinsed barley and thyme and stir for 1 minute.
Pour in the wine, then add the stock a ladle at a time over 35-40 minutes, stirring now and then, until the barley is tender but still chewy.
Stir in the mushrooms and grated Parmesan and season.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 625 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 15 g |
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