Creamy Pea & Chive Pearl Barley Risotto (reduced Fat)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 7 ounces pearl barley
• 2 pints vegetable stock
• 5 ounces peas
• 3 1/2 ounces fat-free cream cheese with chives
• 1 bunch chives, snipped

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large, deep pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes
• 2 stir in the pearl barley, sizzle for a few mins, then pour in about a third of the stock.
• 3 simmer fiercely for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, adding more stock gradually as it is absorbed.
• 4 with 5 mins to go, stir in the peas. after 20 mins there should be some liquid left and the barley should be cooked through.
• 5 turn the heat off under the risotto and let it sit for a min, then stir in the cream cheese and most of the chives.
• 6 season well and serve scattered with the rest of the chives.