Barley And Cannellini Bean Stew Recipes

TUSCAN BEAN AND BARLEY STEW WITH KALE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil and fry the onion over medium heat for 2 minutes until it softens slightly.
• Add the carrot and celery sticks and continue to fry for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften a bit.
• Next, add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rosemary, thyme and chilli flakes and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cannellini beans and pearl barley to the pot, then pour the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the pearl barley is done to your liking.
• Mix in the ale and cook for another 2-3 minutes with a lid on until the kale wilts.
• Season to taste and serve as is or with crusty bread.

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Combine the broth, bean mix, salt, pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme and 2 cups water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the barley and, if the broth looks low, another cup of water. Cover and cook on low an additional 1 hour (8 hours total).
• Just before serving, stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve in a big bowl with toasted crusty bread or baguette.

CHICKEN STEW WITH BEANS AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Soak barley in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and discard water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon chicken broth in a wide soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion in hot broth, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, and drained barley. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
• Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables. Mix 2 cups chicken broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 35 minutes.
• Add navy beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.