Barley Stew
Yield
4 servingsPrep
30 minCook
60 minReady
90 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
pearl barley
|
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
peeled and minced |
|
| 4 | slices |
ginger
|
|
| 2 | cans |
tomatoes
whole, peeled, cut into chunks |
*
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
kidney beans, canned
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
curry powder
optional |
|
| 4 | each |
celery stalks
cut into small pieces |
|
| 2-3 | each |
potatoes
peeled, chopped |
|
| 5 | cups |
water
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
pearl barley
|
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
garlic cloves
peeled and minced |
|
| 4 | slices |
ginger
|
|
| 2 | cans |
tomatoes
whole, peeled, cut into chunks |
*
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
kidney beans, canned
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
curry powder
optional |
|
| 4 | each |
celery stalks
cut into small pieces |
|
|
potatoes
peeled, chopped |
|
||
| 1.2 | l |
water
|
|
Directions
Place barley in large Pyrex bowl, add water, cover with plastic wrap and nuke for 20 minutes on full power. May need 10 more minutes until barley is cooked.
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger and curry in nonstick pan. Continue to sauté adding the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil and turn to a simmer.
Simmer 30 to 45 minutes until potatoes & carrots are cooked. You may have to add more water.
Serve with hot bread.
Variations: Add other vegetables such as corn, peas. Omit potatoes.
