Barley & Walnut Risotto with Basil Oil Recipe

Ingredients

Basil Oil

• 1 cup (250 mL) fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) Crisco® Vegetable or Canola Oil

Risotto

• 8 cups (2 L) chicken or vegetable stock, hot
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Crisco Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) white button or brown mushrooms (cremini), sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups (500 mL) pearl barley, rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper