Barley Risotto - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 946ml Plant-Based Chik'n Broth
• 3 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Heaping C Pearl Barley, rinsed
• 1 C White Wine ( I used a local Ontario Pinot Grigio)
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 1/3 C Grana Padano, finely shredded + garnish
• Handful Fresh Basil, torn / chiffonade ( 1 1/2 Tbsp. approx) + Garnish
• 1/4 - 1/2 Lemon
• Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper