Barley Stew [1]

3 oz. pearl barley

16fl oz. water

12 oz. broad beans

0.5 fl oz. olive oil

2 onions, finely diced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 carrots

chopped

4fl oz. beer (use the non-alcoholic variety or vegetable stock)

handful of thyme

1

Soak the barley in the water overnight, then bring it to boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the water is absorbed, approximately 30 minutes
2

In a pan sauté the onions and season, add the garlic
3

add carrots and continue sautéing for 3-5 minutes
4

finally add the broadbeans and the beer, simmer until the beer has evaporated
5

Mix the barley into this and add the thyme
6

simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve.

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