Pearl barley & root vegetable stew
British & European60 mins£0.77 a portionVeganFreezes well
Ingredients
Serves 4
- Pearl barley250g
- Carrots300g
- Swede1
- Leeks250g
- Celery½ heads
- Stock cubes2 cubes
- Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard1 tsp (3g)
- Sliced wholemeal breadto serve
Plus salt and pepper. About £3.09 for the amounts used.
Method
- 1
Chop 300g carrots, 1 small swede, 250g leeks and half a head of celery. Fry in a little oil for 8 minutes.
- 2
Add 250g rinsed pearl barley, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 2 vegetable stock cubes dissolved in 1.5 litres boiling water.
- 3
Simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring now and then, until the barley is tender. Add a little more water if it gets too thick. Season.
- 4
Serve in bowls with bread from the loaf.
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