BARLEY STEW WITH SAFFRON AND CHICKPEAS

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This is from Canadian chef Ricardo - it can easily be made vegetarian with veggies broth or into a whole meal by adding shrimp in at the end with the tomatoes and peas. Even my baby girl likes it!

Provided by Cadillacgirl

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 cup pearl barley
1 (540 ml) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan, soften the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the oil with the paprika and saffron. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the barley, chickpeas, and broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently, stirring frequently, for about 50 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed and the barley is tender.
Add the tomatoes and peas. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 1387.3, Carbohydrate 84.3, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 21.2

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