Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach

Name: Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions; ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 3 garlic cloves; ¾ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 cup pearl barley; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 14.5 ounce can cannellini beans; 3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
261 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach

Lauren Clark

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This comforting vegetarian barley stew recipe, filled with spinach and caramelized onions, packs a punch of flavor for a Meatless Monday meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions cut in half & thinly sliced
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves minced
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, including juices
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups vegetable broth plus more for thinning
1 14.5 ounce can cannellini beans
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until softened, about 15 minutes.
Add ¼ cup water, cover the pan and cook until the onions are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for additional 30 seconds.
Add the diced tomatoes and their juices and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Add the barley and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the barley is almost tender, about 40 minutes.
Stir in the cannellini beans, cover and cook for additional 10 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Stir in the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. If the stew is too thick, add some vegetable broth to thin it. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 7 (SmartPoints), 6 (Points+), 5 (Old Points)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (⅙ of Stew) Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 51.1g (17%) Protein 10.3g (21%) Fat 2.3g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Sodium 610.5mg (25%) Potassium 673.3mg (19%) Fiber 10.8g (43%) Sugar 5.9g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Serving (⅙ of Stew)
Calories	261kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	51.1g	17%
Protein	10.3g	21%
Fat	2.3g	4%
Saturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Sodium	610.5mg	25%
Potassium	673.3mg	14%
Fiber	10.8g	43%
Sugar	5.9g	12%