This delicious and nutritious pearl barley and leek risotto is a great recipe for toddlers, perfect for a mid-week dinner. Filled with goodness, this recipe will give your little one plenty of energy as well as important nutrients. With an easy-to-follow recipe and straightforward ingredients, this risotto perfect for busy families looking for a meal that is both tasty and healthy. Find out how to make it with Toddler Recipes Australia.

General Information: Protein: 10gMain Course350 kcal4 servingsItalian30 minutes

Mamma Mia! This risotto is so good it’ll make you say that!

Ingredients:

• 120 g pearl barley
• 1 large leek (white part only)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• pepperto taste

Instructions:

1. In a large potheat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the pearl barley. Stir everything together until the pearl barley is nicely coated in the oil.

2. Using a pair of scissors and funny facescut the leek into small pieces and add them to the pot. Stir it in with the pearl barley and let it cook for around 5 minutesstirring occasionally.

3. Nowpour in the vegetable stock and turn up the heat. Let the stock come to the boil then reduce it back to a simmer. Give it a stircover and let it cook for 25 minutesstirring every once in a while.

4. When the pearl barley is cookedturn off the heat and season with pepper. Serve it up with a pinch of freshly grated Parmesan (optional).

Serving suggestion:

Serve this risotto with a simple salad and some crustyItalian-style bread on the side. Enjoy!