Easy Split Pea and Barley Stew

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- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup split peas
- 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
- 1 (400 g) can tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup tomato puree or 1/2 cup ketchup
- salt and pepper
directions
- Saute the onion in the oil until fragrant.
- Add the celery and carrot. Continue to saute until the whole lot is beginning to soften and smell aromatic.
- Tip in the barley and split peas. Add 8 cups of water, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes or until the legumes and grains are beginning to become tender.
- Add the tomatoes and puree. Stir and allow to simmer for another 20-30 minutes to allow flavours to meld. If it looks as if it is drying out, add a cup of water.
- Season to taste before serving.
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I'm a 23 year old English teacher from Sydney, Australia. I love health and nutrition, I'm quite sporty, and like cooking healthy feasts for myself and my friends! I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting ways for cooking on a budget.