untried new
Big Barley Bowl
Ingredients
1 red onion, sliced
1/2 fennel bulb, sliced
2 carrots, cut into sticks
1 parsnip, sliced
3 Tbl sunflower oil or substitute
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp dried thyme
salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup sliced green beans
1 14oz can pinto beans
chopped parsley, as garnish
 
Croutons
1 medium-size baguette, sliced
olive oil, for brushing
1 garlic clove, halved
4 Tbl grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a large casserole or deep pot gently saute the onion, fennel, carrots and parsnip in the oil for ten minutes. Stir barley and the stock and bring to a boil. Add the thyme, parsley and salt and pepper to taste and reduce to simmer for 40 minutes

Add the green beans and drained pinto beans and cook covered for an additional 20 minutes.

Brush the bauette slices with olive oil and broil before rubbing with garlic halves. Cover slices with Parmesan cheese and heat to melt.

Serve barley into bowls. Sprinkle wih parsley and serve with croutons alongside.
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