Mushroom and Pearl Barley Risotto

Ingredients  –  Serves 2

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g pearl barley, rinsed
  • 425ml Vegetable Stock
  • 250g mushrooms, chopped roughly
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely sliced
  • 100g edamame
  • 100g kale or spinach
  • 1 chilli, finely sliced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • parmesan cheese and chopped hazelnuts to serve


Method

  • Soak the pearly barley overnight and rinse.
  • Heat the oil in the pressure cooker, then once hot add the onions.  Fry until golden before adding the garlic and chilli and cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the stock and the pearl barley and seal the pressure cooker.  Bring it up to pressure and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the Pressure cooker and leave to release naturally (approximately 7-10 minutes)
  • Return to the stove and bring back to a simmer, adding the edamame beans, mushrooms and lemon juice.  Cook for 5 minutes before adding the Kale / spinach.
  • Cook for a further 2 minutes or until the greens are wilted/cooked
  • Stir in the lemon zest and serve with parmesan and hazelnuts on top.