Mediterranean Legume and Grain Stew

Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Onions 2, diced
Vegetable broth 6 cups
Garlic cloves 6, minced
Mixed legumes (lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans) 1.5 cups
Diced tomatoes 28 ounces, canned
Carrots 3, diced
Celery 3 stalks, chopped
Spinach 3 cups, chopped
Barley 1/2 cup
Dried oregano 2 teaspoons
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Sea salt and black pepper To taste
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation

  1. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic, legumes, tomatoes, and broth; simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Stir in oregano, cumin, and barley; cook until grains are tender.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Servings: 6

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