Hearty Winter Stew

Warm up on cold winter nights with this hearty stew, packed with flavor thanks to barley, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cannellini beans, and an array of herbs.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 pinch dried savory, or to taste
• dried carrot greens to taste
• 1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks scallions, minced
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 pinch dried dill weed, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried marjoram, or to taste
• 1 pinch ground thyme, or to taste
• 1 pinch celery salt, or to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts
• 4 leaves collard greens - rinsed, trimmed, and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 cup water, cannellini beans, carrots, garlic, and scallions in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Add barley and remaining water. Stir in dill, marjoram, thyme, celery salt, savory, rosemary, carrot greens, and salt. Cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until barley is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and pine nuts. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 3

Let simmer until Brussels sprouts are hot, 5 to 10 minutes. You can let simmer longer to let the flavors meld, adding more water if desired or needed, though the consistency should be thick.