Grain And Greens Recipe

Name: Grain And Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 fennel bulb, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups; 1/2 tablespoon oil; 1 -3 garlic clove, finely chopped; 3/4 cup red peppers, orange, and or 1 yellow bell pepper, about 1 medium, sliced thin; 1 cup pearl barley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 4 -5 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup spinach leaves, torn into pieces; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh basil; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

cooking spray
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 fennel bulb, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
1/2 tablespoon oil
1 -3 garlic clove, finely chopped
3/4 cup red peppers, orange, and or 1 yellow bell pepper, about 1 medium, sliced thin
1 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 -5 cups vegetable broth
1 cup spinach leaves, torn into pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Generously coat a large heavy pot with spray oil and place over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and fennel and saute until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Add oil and heat until hot.
4
Add the garlic and bell peppers and saute lightly for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in barley, thyme, marjoram and broth.
5
Bring to a boil, immediate reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes or until barley is tender.
6
Midway through the cooking process, add salt and pepper to taste.
7
When barley is cooked, add spinach, cheese and basil. Stir to blend and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 fennel bulb, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups, 1/2 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Grain And Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grain And Greens

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