Antioxidant Packed Ragout with Pearl Barley

Pearl barley is a good source of dietary fiber and contains antioxidants that help protect against cell damage.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Antioxidant Packed Ragout with Pearl Barley

Cooking Method: Stewing Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pearl Barley
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Spinach
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and drain.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
3. Add the carrot, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the pearl barley and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
6. Stir in the spinach, parsley, and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let the ragout rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.