Description
A hearty and nutritious dish made with pearl barley and an assortment of vibrant vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rinsed pearl barley, followed by the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the barley is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the zucchini, spinach, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 6
Keywords: pear barley recipe, vegetable barley dish, healthy barley recipe, vegan barley, pearl barley with vegetables