Barley Carrot Risotto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 5 1/2 cups water or 5 1/2 cups broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and add onion and garlic until onion is tender.
• 2 add carrots and thyme and cook for 5min.
• 3 stir in water and barley; bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat to med-low; simmer until barley is tender.