Pressed Barley, Tomato and Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Pressed Barley, Tomato and Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 80 grams Pressed barley; 1 can Chopped tomatoes; 100 grams Beans (pre-cooked mixed beans are easiest); 1/2 Onion; 1 small carrot; 2 Green peppers; 2 Soup stock cubes; 800 ml Water (sounds like a lot, but it'll evaporate); 1 Salt and pepper; 1 to garnish, if available Daikon radish sprouts

Servings: persons

1
Soak the pressed barley in water for 20-30 minutes.
2
Mince the onion, carrot and bell peppers.
3
I sometimes add ginger and garlic.
4
Add the oil to a pan, and lightly saute the minced vegetables.
5
Add water and gently simmer the vegetables.
6
Drain the pressed barley, and the soup stock cubes.
7
Simmer for 20 minutes, and it should look like this.
8
Add the canned chopped tomatoes If using canned whole tomatoes, mash up a bit before adding.
9
This time, I used 50 g each of frozen mixed beans and green peas.
10
Add the frozen beans to the soup and simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper to finish.
12
Garnish the soup with daikon radish sprouts, or similar.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 80 grams Pressed barley, 1 can Chopped tomatoes, 100 grams Beans (pre-cooked mixed beans are easiest), 1/2 Onion, and more.

Yes, Pressed Barley, Tomato and Bean Stew 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.

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Pressed Barley, Tomato and Bean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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