Lunche for 2
Barley Risotto with Cod
$31.12for 430 minServes 2
Creamy barley cooks with leek, tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan while cod cooks separately in a hot pan.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Quinoa, 14 oz$0.20/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.82Typical price | |
| Broth, 0.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price | |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.75 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $1.69Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.97Typical price | |
| Tuna steak, 0.75 lb$11.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $8.99Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.56 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinLunchesBack to school
$7.78 per serving$31.12 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 large leek
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 400 g can barley
- 2 tsp vegetable bouillon
- 1 tsp finely chopped sage
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves plus a few extra to serve
- 160 g cherry tomatoes
- 50 g finely grated parmesan
- 2 skin-on cod fillets or firm white fish fillets
Steps
- Slice the leek and cook it with the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the drained barley, bouillon, sage, thyme, and water.
- Simmer the barley mixture over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the tomatoes and Parmesan, then cook for 3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the cod skin-side down for 4 minutes.
- Turn the cod and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F, then serve with the barley.
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