Barley salad with asparagus, edamames and goat cheese
- Preparation 30 min
- Cooking 40 min
- Servings 4
- Freezing I do not suggest
It’s important to eat vegetarian from times to times! With this barley salad with asparagus, edamames and goat cheese, you’ll be tempted to do so more often! JESUS that it is good and fresh!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup pearl barley
- About 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled soybeans (edamame), thawed
- 1 pack baby asparagus, tails removed and cut in 3-4 cm chunks (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Zest from 1 lemon + juice from 1/2
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 120 g unripened soft goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and ground pepper
Preparation
- In a sauce pan at medium heat, add barley and broth then stir. Cover, bring to a boil and reduce to low heat. Cook for about 35 minutes or until barley is al dente. Rince at warm water, drain well and pour in a big salad bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet at medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add the asparagus, edamames and lemon zest then cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring. Season with salt and pepper Add the white wine, stir and continue cooking 2-3 minutes to reduce dry the wine. Remove from heat and let cool down 5 minutes. Pour with the cooked barley.
- Add the fresh herbs, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, season with salt and pepper then toss well. Add the 3/4 of the goat cheese and toss gently. Serve in a big plate and add the rest of the goat cheese on top!
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