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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs, cored and finely diced, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds
• 1 cup pearl barley, or short-grain brown rice
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or no-chicken broth
• 1-1 1/2 cups water, divided
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups frozen French-cut green beans
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Description

This Convenient Alternative To Traditional Stovetop Risotto Uses Healthy, Fiber-rich Whole Grains—either Barley Or Brown Rice—seasoned With Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Zest And Oil-cured Olives. The Gentle, Uniform Heat Of A Slow Cooker Allows You To Cook

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