PEARL BARLEY, BACON & LEEK CASSEROLE

Pearl barley, bacon & leek casserole image

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Provided by Angela Boggiano

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks , thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
300g pearl barley, soaked for 1 hr
4 carrots , cubed
1 tbsp Dijon mustard , plus extra to serve
1l chicken stock
300g Savoy cabbage , shredded
200g lean bacon joint, cooked, chopped into small pieces

Steps:

Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and cook the leeks for a few mins, then add the garlic and cook for just 1 min more.
Add the pearl barley, carrots and mustard, then pour over the chicken stock. Season with plenty of ground black pepper and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage with the bacon, and cook for 5-10 mins until cabbage is wilted and tender. Serve with extra Dijon mustard on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium