Apple Barley Risotto Recipe

• Here's a new twist on risotto, made with barley instead of the traditional Italian Arborio rice, which makes a perfect fall apple accompaniment to roasted chicken.
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. minced mushrooms
• 1/4 c. finely diced red onion
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 1 x Braeburn or possibly Fuji apple, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1/2 c. pearl barley
• 2 1/2 c. chicken or possibly vegetable broth
• 1 c. water
• 1/4 c. grated high-quality Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. coarsely minced hazelnuts, lightly toasted
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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