Name: Vegetable Barley Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Sauté the aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add vegetables and spices

Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, bay leaves, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the barley

Add the rinsed pearl barley to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender but still slightly chewy.
Check seasoning and serve

Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Vegetable Barley Stew

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