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Cozy One-Pot Vegetable Barley Pilaf (Vegan+GF)

Sometimes you just need a really simple meal and this one requires one pot and very little hands-on time.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large carrots sliced
  • 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 1/2 head garlic peeled and minced
  • 3 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 4 - 5 fresh thyme branches
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C). In a large dutch oven (or oven-proof pot with lid) add oil and veggies and cook over heat for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and slightly softened. Add vegetable stock, barley, and herbs then cover and place in the oven to roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid is absorbed.

  2. Remove the pot halfway through cooking and stir to cook evenly. If needed, add a cup or 2 of water then place back in oven to finish.