Fennel Barley Risotto - Guiding Stars

Ingredients

• 1 fennel bulb, diced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1½ cups water, divided
• ⅓ cup dry white wine
• 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen green beans
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped black olives
• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
• Pepper to taste Optional Garnishes*: 2 Tbsp. chopped fennel fronds
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fennel fronds