Description
A hearty, comforting stew brimming with fresh vegetables and wholesome flavor, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In your crockpot, combine the barley, vegetable broth, diced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced zucchini, diced bell pepper, canned diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the ingredients well to ensure everything is evenly distributed throughout the pot.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the barley is tender.
- Once cooked, stir the stew well and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor and nutrition. Adjust consistency by reducing the amount of broth for a thicker stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg