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One-Pan Barley with Broccoli and White Beans – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

One-Pan Barley with Broccoli and White Beans

A simple, one-pan recipe combining tender quick-cooking pearl barley, vibrant broccoli, and creamy white beans for a wholesome, protein-packed vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) quick-cooking pearl barley
  • 1½ cups / 360 ml (12.2 fl oz) vegetable broth
  • 2 cups (200 g / 7.1 oz) small broccoli florets
  • 1 (16-ounce) / 450 g (15.9 oz) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt, to taste
  • For an extra layer of nutty flavor, add the dry barley to the skillet with the softened onions and toast for 1-2 minutes before adding the broth.
  • Brighten up the final dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill just before serving.
  • For a cheesy finish, stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of nutritional yeast along with the beans.
  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like chopped bell peppers or zucchini along with the broccoli.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and barley to the skillet.
  4. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, season with salt to taste (use more if you're using water instead of broth), and cover the skillet.
  6. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the broccoli florets on top of the barley. Replace the cover and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender and the barley has absorbed most of the liquid.
  8. Stir in the drained and rinsed Great Northern beans.
  9. Continue to heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the beans are warmed through.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 8g

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