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Pearl barley risotto with broad beans, peas, and mint

About 538 kcal, 21 g of protein, 68 g of carbs, and 12 g of fat per serving. It works well for lunch, and takes about 45 minutes to prepare.

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Barley risotto with broad beans, peas, and mint – about 538 kcal per serving
538kcal
21 gprotein (18% of energy)
68 gcarbs
12 gfat
23 gfiber
45 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Dry barley groats70 g
  • Broad beans150 g (about 1½ cups)
  • Green peas80 g (about ½ cup)
  • Onion50 g
  • Garlic5 g
  • Olive oil10 g (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Lemon10 g
  • Seasonings and extras: salt, pepper, mint, vegetable bouillon cube

Instructions

  1. Boil the broad beans in salted water for about 5 minutes, rinse under cold water, and remove the skins.
  2. Heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened. Add the barley and cook for a minute, stirring.
  3. Gradually pour in the hot stock, stirring, and cook for about 30 minutes, until the barley is tender. Add the peas 5 minutes before the end.
  4. Stir in the broad beans, lemon juice, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.

When broad beans and peas are out of season, use frozen ones—there’s no need to thaw them first.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories538 kcal
Protein20.6 g
Carbs67.8 g
of which sugars7.5 g
Fiber23 g
Fat12.2 g
of which saturated1.8 g
Salt0.2 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 18% of the energy, carbs 59%, and fat 24%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

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Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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