Description
This hearty Chickpea and Pearl Barley Stew is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for a cozy meal. Filled with wholesome ingredients and aromatic flavors, it’s a satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cup (325 g) pearl barley, rinsed
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable stock
- 2 x 14 oz (400 g) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 small bunch (30 g) fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté carrot and celery until softened.
- Add leek and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cook briefly.
- Add barley and stock, bring to boil.
- Simmer covered until barley is al dente.
- Stir in chickpeas and simmer until barley is tender.
- Add lemon juice and dill, combine well.
- Season to taste and serve with extra dill and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea, Pearl Barley, Stew, Vegetarian, Healthy
