Vegetable Stew Recipe
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Vegetable Stew Recipe
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This vegetable stew features pearl barley simmered in chicken or vegetable stock with diced zucchini, carrots, and petite diced tomatoes, seasoned with bay leaves, basil, and thyme. The barley adds a chewy texture that complements the tender vegetables, creating a hearty and warming stew. Parmesan cheese and fresh basil garnish enhance the flavor when served.
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The Vegetable Stew Recipe combines pearl barley and a variety of vegetables simmered in a flavorful stock base with herbs like basil and thyme. Cooking the barley with the stock infuses it with depth, while the vegetables soften but retain their shape. The stew’s mild herbal notes and comforting consistency suit it as a standalone meal or a side dish. Topping the stew with parmesan cheese adds a savory element and fresh basil leaves provide a bright finish. The recipe’s step-by-step sautéing and simmering ensure ingredients meld without overcooking.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 small bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes petite
- 2 small zucchini diced
- 2 cups carrot diced
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish, optional
- basil for garnish, optional, fresh
Instructions
- In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and pearl barley. Cook another minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and spices, stir, cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the veggies and simmer another 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls and top with real parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
1319mg
(28%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
11110IU
(222%)
Vitamin C
34.4mg
(38%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1319mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 11110IU | 222% |
| Vitamin C | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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