White Bean, Spinach, and Barley Stew

A rustic and nourishing plant-based stew that combines creamy white beans with nutrient-dense spinach and chewy, high-fiber pearl barley. Slow-cooked in a savory vegetable broth, the barley adds a wonderful texture and makes the meal incredibly filling and satisfying. It is a heart-healthy, "superfood" bowl that provides long-lasting energy and essential nutrients.

Prep 15 minCook 60 minTotal 75 minUpdated Jul 3, 202675 minVegetarianVegan

A rustic and nourishing plant-based stew that combines creamy white beans with nutrient-dense spinach and chewy, high-fiber pearl barley. Slow-cooked in a savory vegetable broth, the barley adds a wonderful texture and makes the meal incredibly filling and satisfying. It is a heart-healthy, "superfood" bowl that provides long-lasting energy and essential nutrients.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Pearl Barley, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium onion Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Rosemary
  • 1/2 cup Mushroom
  • 1/4 tsp Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup White Wine
  • 1/4 cup White Bean, drained rinsed
  • 1 medium Italian Tomato, diced drained
  • 1 cup Spinach
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flake

Instructions

  1. Bring the barley and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Season with rosemary. Mix the mushrooms, yellow bell pepper, and wine into the pot, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked barley, beans, tomatoes, and spinach. Season with red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

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