» Grape Barley Risotto

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 package (8.8 ounces/about 1 ? cups) Italian barley, rinsed in a strainer
• 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 package (10 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 package (8 ounces) sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups red California grapes (about 10 ounces)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives