Who doesn’t love a good Risotto? Well this Root Vegetable Risotto is easy to throw together and the vegetables will fill you up in no time. I love vegetables. I could live on them. I love making them the star ingredient to any dish so when I saw this recipe in my Rachel Ray magazine (love her!) I knew I had to try it. I tweaked it to my liking and used vegetables I knew would fill us up because I wanted to make it a main dish for one of our date nights. My hubby isn’t big on risotto because he doesn’t like the texture of Arborio rice but I knew he would like this one because I used barley instead….I know I’m sneaky aren’t I!
This week the Sunday Supper taste makers are gathering around the table and sharing Spring Recipes. I don’t know anyone that is NOT ready for Spring!! Even my foodie friends that may be in the warmer climates are dying for Spring. At first I thought root vegetables were more popular in the winter months, but after a little research I found that most root vegetables are available year round and their peak season is fall through spring. This is the perfect example as to why I love being a foodie, or why I love cooking, there is always so much to learn about food!! Everyday I learn something different. This Spring time event is being hosted by DB (aka Foodie Stuntman) of Crazy Foodie Stunts and Valerie of Lifestyle Food Artistry thanks for your hard work guys!
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 parsnip, chopped
- 1 large sweet potato, chopped
- 1 large red potato, chopped
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp of butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 cup of pearled barley
- 1½ tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 cup of parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp. of fresh rosemary
- In a medium saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to a simmer. In a large sauce pan heat half of the oil and 2 tbsp of butter and then add the vegetables stirring every few minutes. Continue to cook on medium heat for a full 10-12 minutes adding the second half of oil when needed.
- Add the onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add barley making sure you coat all of it and constantly stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and one cup of the simmering water. Reduce the heat to medium low and allow it to simmer until most of the water is absorbed.
- Repeat with the remaining water, stirring in one cup at a time, until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the last tbsp of butter and ½ cup of the cheese and stir to combine.
- Place ½ cup to a cup of spinach at the bottom of each serving bowl. Spoon the risotto on top of the spinach and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and remaining cheese.
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Great veggies in this risotto. It really does make it hearty and comforting.
Ooh, I love a great risotto and the barley substitution sounds delicious!
Yum – thank you.
Seeing two risotto recipes this Sunday has given me a hankering to make one (now TWO!). Beautifully done with all the root veggies and barley instead of rice 🙂
Looks fabulous!
This looks so good, love all the veggies!!
Vegetable risotto, you just read my mind for my secret Sunday’s wish! 😀
Interesting! I wouldn’t have thought of root vegetables for spring either. Another tasty risotto for the day–very different than mine!
Great minds….I chose risotto as well but I wouldn’t have thought to use root vegetables for Spring. Great research and great info. Thanks
I just love risotto of any kind! This looks heavenly!
What a beautiful dish, I can’t wait to try it myself!
I can never say no to risotto, especially when it’s full of such delicious veggies like yours!
Very interesting on the barley substitution- love it! And I’m also a huge fan of Rachael Ray… she has the best recipes!
This looks incredibly yummy!
I love the all those veggies in your risotto, yum!
Perfect dish for these pesky transitional weeks between winter and spring!