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The Roasting Tin Around the World

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Lemon Pearl Barley Risotto with Chard, Parsley and Almonds

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With ordinary risottos, I always think the magic happens when you add the Parmesan at the end; in this vegan version, almond butter does the same job, for a dish which is so warming and rich you’d be hard pressed to know it was completely plant-based. A lovely midweek or weekend dinner.

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Ingredients

pearl barley
boiling vegetable stock
garlic, unpeeled
rainbow chard, cut into 1cm slices
lemon, zest and juice, plus the squeezed lemon halves
extra virgin olive oil
almond butter
finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
whole blanched almonds
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
unsweetened non-dairy yogurt or ricotta (if you aren't vegan)

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From the book: The Roasting Tin Around The World

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