Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

BCBSNM Connect Team — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:47:56 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe book by BCBSNM Connect Team on 12/1/2025 10:47:56 PM

Ingredients: Makes 2 servings

2 TBSP Dry White Wine
1 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
1/2 TBSP Butter
1 1/4 tsp Canola Oil
1/3 cup Yellow Onion, chopped
3/4 cup Barley, dry
1/8 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, chopped
TBSP Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 cup Baby Spinach
1 cup Butternut Squash, cubed
1 1/4 tsp Canola Oil, divided
3/4 tsp Black Pepper, divided
1 cup Button Mushrooms, chopped
1/8 tsp Salt
1 1/2 TBSP Fresh Thyme, chopped
1 1/4 tsp Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Broccoli Florets
10 oz Salmon Fillet, divided into two 5 oz filets
2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 each Lemon Wedge

Directions:

Combine white wine and vegetable broth in a small pot. Hold warm over low heat until ready to use.
Heat butter and canola oil in a medium-sized pot. Add onions and sweat until translucent. Stir in barley. Stir to coat with butter and lightly toast.
Gradually add broth/wine mixture to barley 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed each time before adding more. Repeat process until all liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.
Remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, parsley, spinach and parmesan cheese.
Meanwhile, toss butternut squash with 1/2 tsp canola oil and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Separately, toss mushrooms with 3/4 tsp canola oil, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp salt, thyme, and garlic. Roast in a 350°F oven until caramelized and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
Steam broccoli for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
Preheat grill or medium-sized skillet to medium-high heat. Spray each salmon fillet with cooking spray on both sides. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp black pepper each. Grill salmon until final internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
For each plate: Place 3/4 cup risotto on the bottom, top with 1/4 cup roasted squash, 1/4 cup mushrooms, 1/4 cup broccoli, salmon fillet, 1 TBSP parsley, and a lemon wedge.

Serving Size:
Service size: 1 plate or bowl

Nutritional Information:
Calories 590, fat 22 g, saturated fat 5 g, sodium 450 mg, carbohydrate 68 g, sugar 5 g, fiber 14 g, protein 31 g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: High fiber, Italian, Recipe book, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Entree