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title: Creamy Barley & Sweet Potato Risotto with Lemony Broccolini and Parmesan
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-potato-barley-risotto-568d731ff8b25ecf7f8b4567
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: hard
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 651
  protein: 21
  fat: 16
  saturated fat: 7
  carbohydrates: 114
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 23
  sodium: 682
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Risotto%20Recipes/creamy-barley-sweet-potato-risotto-with-lemony-broccolini-and-parmesan.avif"
---

Prep the ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a #small pot{}, bring 3 cups water to a boil with @veggie stock concentrate{4%unit}. Halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{1%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Peel and dice @sweet potatoes{24%oz} into ½-inch cubes. Trim and discard the bottom inch from @baby broccoli{12%oz}. Drain and rinse @cannellini beans{26.8%oz}. Halve @lemon{1%unit}.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{4%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, tossing, for ~{5%minutes} to ~{6%minutes}, until translucent. Add the garlic, @pearl barley{1.5%cup}, and sweet potato, and cook, tossing, for ~{1%minutes} to ~{2%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%box} and @pepper{1%box}.

Begin adding the stock to the pan in ¼ cup increments, stirring between additions, until absorbed. Continue for ~{25%minutes} to ~{30%minutes}, until the barley is almost al dente and a loose sauce has formed. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast the broccolini: In between stirrings, toss the broccolini on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for ~{15%minutes} to ~{20%minutes}, until golden brown and crispy.

Once the barley is almost al dente, add ½ cup beans, a squeeze of lemon, and @butter{2%tbsp} to the pan. Stir for about ~{3%minutes}, until the barley is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish and plate: Stir in @Parmesan cheese{2%oz} and serve with the broccolini to the side. Squeeze a lemon over the broccolini and enjoy!