Barley Risotto with Corn and Zucchini

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Ingredients

  • 1 (32-oz) carton vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1½ cups finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups pearled barley
  • ¾ cup vegan white wine
  • 2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels
  • 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup vegan shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Bring broth and water to a simmer in saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Meanwhile, cook onion in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium heat 8 minutes or until translucent. Add barley, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until absorbed, stirring often.
  3. Add 2 cups warm broth mixture to pan. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth mixture, ½ cup at a time, until creamy and barley is tender.
  4. Stir in corn, zucchini, bell pepper, and cheese; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp vegan white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt 
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spring mix
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper a large bowl. Add lettuce and tomato; toss.

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