Mock Risotto Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (3 1/4 ounces) whole grain brown rice
• 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 cups
• 6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered, 2 cups
• 2 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or vegetarian alternative
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest