Quinoa Barley Vegetable Pottage Recipe

Name: Quinoa Barley Vegetable Pottage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable stock; 4 quarts water, vary ratio with vegetable stock to taste; 1 cup quinoa, prep as needed; 1 cup pearl barley, prep as needed; 3 -4 red potatoes, No 1s, washed, not peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 -4 carrots, washed, not peeled, cut into 1 inch slices; 1 parsnip, washed, not peeled, cut into 1 inch slices; 2 -3 green onions, washed, cut small slices, include greens; 1 leek, washed, cut slices, include greens as desired; 12 head cabbage, washed, torn into pieces

Servings: persons

1
Put Vegetable stock and water into 8qt pot and start heating on high.
2
Prepare Quina and Barley as needed, add to pot and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium and cover for 4-5 minutes.
4
While waiting, prep other ingredients adding them to the pot in the order of Potatoes/Carrots/Parsnip then Cabbage then Onions/Leek.
5
This should help ensure they finish relatively the same time.
6
Make certain there is enough liquid in the pot at this time such that vegetables are covered.
7
Reduce heat and cook covered for roughly 20-25 minutes stirring periodically until vegetables are soft and there is very little liquid left.

116

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart vegetable stock, 4 quarts water, vary ratio with vegetable stock to taste, 1 cup quinoa, prep as needed, 1 cup pearl barley, prep as needed, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Barley Vegetable Pottage falls under the Vegetarian 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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Quinoa Barley Vegetable Pottage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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