Best 4 Barley Vegetable Stew Recipes

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Barley vegetable stew is a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful dish that can warm your soul on a cold winter day. Featuring barley, a healthy and versatile grain, this stew is packed with an abundance of colorful vegetables, creating a vibrant and appetizing meal. Barley's mild flavor allows the natural sweetness of the vegetables to shine through, while its chewy texture adds a satisfying bite. Enjoyed as a main course or served as a side dish, barley vegetable stew is a comforting and nourishing dish that will delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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VEGETABLE, BEEF, AND BARLEY STEW



Vegetable, Beef, and Barley Stew image

Start simmering this robust fall stew in the morning, and its irresistible flavors will greet you at dinner time. Some slow cookers have a stovetop-safe insert, so you can do all the cooking in one pot. If yours does not, use a skillet and then transfer the ingredients to the slow cooker.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Coarse salt and pepper
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 3 pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 thyme sprigs
4 cups chicken or beef broth, divided
1/2 pound small potatoes, halved
1/2 medium butternut squash (1 pound), peeled and diced medium (2 cups)
1/2 cup pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and cook until pieces are browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • To the skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil, the garlic, and thyme and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add potatoes, squash, barley, 2 cups water, and remaining 2 cups broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until meat is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Using two forks, shred beef. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

BARLEY VEGETABLE STEW



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From Waupaca, Wisconsin, Barbara Lane shares the recipe for a hearty barley stew that's sure to take the edge off cool-weather days. "Sometime I substitute millet for the barley," she suggests. "I pre-toast it in a skillet over medium heat, just until it starts to pop. It adds a nice nutty flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add the carrot, squash, sweet potato and red pepper. Saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, barley, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until barley is tender. Add the tomato; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE BARLEY STEW WITH LENTILS



Vegetable Barley Stew With Lentils image

This is from a cookbook called In The Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Daley, who was Oprah's chef in one of her skinny incarnations. I have only modified it slightly. I make this every time a pregnant friend is about to deliver so she has something healthy in the freezer for lunch that she can prepare with one hand. It has all the 'good stuff' in it you just don't get from take-away meals or meals my husband would choose to cook for me. You can double the spices for more kick if you like (I usually do.)

Provided by Andi Oz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup pearl barley
6 cups vegetable stock (low salt)
light vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (2-3 carrots)
1 cup dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 cups low-sodium V8 vegetable juice
1 cup zucchini, chopped (1 small zucchini)
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (1 medium pepper)
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped (1 small pepper)
1 cup celery, chopped (2 medium stalks)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted chopped tomatoes (undrained)
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Tabasco sauce or hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the barley and 4 cups of stock in a medium saucepan and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the pan fro the heat and set aside.
  • Put a heavy stockpot over medium heat for about a minute then spray it with the vegetable oil. Add the onions and carrots and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, bay leaf, ginger, dried herbs and remaining 2 cups of stock. Bring the mix to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  • Add in the vegetable juice, zucchini, peppers, celery and tomatoes. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the barley with its cooking liquid, the mushrooms, garlic and soy sauce. Cook a further 10 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and as much hot sauce as you like.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • When cool, divide among 6 freezer-safe containers and freeze.
  • To reconstitute, take a serving out of the freezer and slip into a glass or ceramic bowl, defrost and reheat in the microwave.

ROSIE DALEY'S VEGETABLE BARLEY STEW WITH LENTILS



ROSIE DALEY'S VEGETABLE BARLEY STEW WITH LENTILS image

Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup pearl barley
6 cups vegetable stock (low salt)
light vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (2-3 carrots)
1 cup dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 cups low-sodium V8 vegetable juice
1 cup zucchini, chopped (1 small zucchini)
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (1 medium pepper)
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped (1 small pepper)
1 cup celery, chopped (2 medium stalks)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted chopped tomatoes (undrained)
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Tabasco sauce or hot sauce

Steps:

  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped Tabasco sauce or hot sauce Directions: 1 Combine the barley and 4 cups of stock in a medium saucepan and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the pan fro the heat and set aside. 2 Put a heavy stockpot over medium heat for about a minute then spray it with the vegetable oil. Add the onions and carrots and saute for 3 minutes. 3 Stir in the lentils, bay leaf, ginger, dried herbs and remaining 2 cups of stock. Bring the mix to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. 4 Add in the vegetable juice, zucchini, peppers, celery and tomatoes. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. 5 Pour in the barley with its cooking liquid, the mushrooms, garlic and soy sauce. Cook a further 10 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and as much hot sauce as you like. 6 Remove from heat and let cool. 7 When cool, divide among 6 freezer-safe containers and freeze. 8 To reconstitute, take a serving out of the freezer and slip into a glass or ceramic bowl, defrost and reheat in the microwave

Tips:

  • Choose the right barley: Use hulled barley for a chewier texture and pearl barley for a softer texture.
  • Soak the barley: Soaking the barley overnight or for at least 4 hours will help to reduce the cooking time and make the barley more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful the stew will be. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and greens.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook the stew low and slow: Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Barley vegetable stew is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious barley vegetable stew that your family and friends will love.

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