VEGETABLE BARLEY STEW WITH LENTILS
This is from a cookbook called In The Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Daley, who was Oprah's chef in one of her skinny incarnations. I have only modified it slightly. I make this every time a pregnant friend is about to deliver so she has something healthy in the freezer for lunch that she can prepare with one hand. It has all the 'good stuff' in it you just don't get from take-away meals or meals my husband would choose to cook for me. You can double the spices for more kick if you like (I usually do.)
Provided by Andi Oz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine the barley and 4 cups of stock in a medium saucepan and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the pan fro the heat and set aside.
- Put a heavy stockpot over medium heat for about a minute then spray it with the vegetable oil. Add the onions and carrots and saute for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, bay leaf, ginger, dried herbs and remaining 2 cups of stock. Bring the mix to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Add in the vegetable juice, zucchini, peppers, celery and tomatoes. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in the barley with its cooking liquid, the mushrooms, garlic and soy sauce. Cook a further 10 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and as much hot sauce as you like.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- When cool, divide among 6 freezer-safe containers and freeze.
- To reconstitute, take a serving out of the freezer and slip into a glass or ceramic bowl, defrost and reheat in the microwave.
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Brayden McCormick
m_b@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This stew is a great addition to my recipe collection. It's easy to make and it's very flavorful.
Sonu Bonu
bonu-sonu@aol.comThis stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the stew and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Hedwig Gaming
gh@hotmail.comI made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The stew was cooked evenly and the flavors had time to meld together.
Danjuma Sohdor
danjuma.s@yahoo.comThis stew is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and I threw it in the stew. It turned out great.
Christine Johnson
j_c23@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The barley and lentils added a nice texture and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Miriam Nare
miriam.nare@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This stew is a great addition to my recipe collection. It's easy to make and it's very flavorful.
Beverly James
b-j68@hotmail.comThis stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the stew and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Matthew Oshea
osheam50@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this stew. The barley was cooked perfectly and it didn't have a strong flavor. The lentils also added a nice touch of protein.
Jerry Miller
mj18@gmail.comI made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The stew was cooked evenly and the flavors had time to meld together.
Mariam Akanbi
akanbi.m@yahoo.comThis stew is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I had some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and I threw it in the stew. It turned out great.
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best-2@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The barley and lentils added a nice texture and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Ash Cruz
cruzash78@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This stew is a great addition to my recipe collection. It's easy to make and it's very flavorful.
Yerstin Melo
y@hotmail.comThis stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the stew and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Komal Zahra
komal.z@hotmail.comI made this stew for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the stew was gone in no time. I would definitely make this stew again.
Mekete Tsegae
mekete-t6@hotmail.comThis stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables provide a nice boost of nutrients. I also like that it's relatively low in calories.
Fares Aouadi
a-fares11@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this stew. The barley was cooked perfectly and it didn't have a strong flavor. The lentils also added a nice touch of protein.
Mike Matiringe
matiringe.m67@hotmail.co.ukThis stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and potatoes that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the stew and they turned out great. The stew is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
minhaal
minhaal@aol.comI made this stew last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the stew was very filling. I especially liked the addition of the barley and lentils, which gave the stew a nice chewy texture.
Arna Dowling
d-a@gmail.comThis stew was a hit with my family! The barley and lentils added a hearty and filling texture, while the vegetables provided a pop of color and flavor. The broth was also very flavorful and comforting. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo