Barley Stew Recipe With Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach
This hearty barley stew is packed with flavorful caramelized onions, tender pearl barley, and creamy cannellini beans simmered in a savory vegetable broth. The addition of balsamic vinegar and aromatic thyme elevates the dish, while fresh spinach leaves offer a vibrant pop of color and nutrition. A comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for those chilly evenings.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut in half & thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, including juices
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups vegetable broth, plus more for thinning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can cannellini beans
- 3 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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.
Cook Time
1H10M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/6 of Stew)
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.1 g
- Protein Content: 10.3 g
- Fat Content: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4 g
- Sodium Content: 610.5 mg
- Fiber Content: 10.8 g
- Sugar Content: 5.9 g
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