Sweet Potato and Barley Risotto

Name: Sweet Potato and Barley Risotto
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions (3 medium); 3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped; 12 oz dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups); 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or vegetable broth; 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen edamame soybeans shelled, thawed; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep 20 min
Total 4 hr 50 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

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Sweet potatoes and edamame slow cooked in Progresso® chicken broth add a delicious flavor to this barley risotto. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Mar 12, 2012

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions (3 medium)
3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 oz dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or vegetable broth
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen edamame soybeans shelled, thawed
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened.
2

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix sweet potatoes, barley, thyme, salt and 3 cups of the broth. Add onion-garlic mixture.
3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
4

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave remaining 1 cup broth on High 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Stir thawed edamame and boiling broth into barley mixture in cooker. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edamame are tender. Serve in shallow bowls; sprinkle with cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Edamame, green soybeans provide plenty of meatless protein to this maindish. Serve smaller portions and eat it as a side.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 11g Protein, 54g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 830mg; 35%

Potassium: 470mg; 14%

Total Carbohydrate: 54g; 18%

Dietary Fiber: 10g; 43%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 11g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 250%; 250%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Sweet potatoes and edamame slow cooked in Progresso® chicken broth add a delicious flavor to this barley risotto. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.