Hearty Bean & Barley Stew

Delicious and hearty! I batch made this for the week and looked forward to it each day. Good value for money. I swapped vegan bacon for olives which worked well :)

This was delicious and filling. We skipped the vegan bacon bits, used half pinto beans and half kidney beans, and for one of us added more spice in the form of red chili powder. Both of us loved it :) Planning to keep it as a regular meal in the house.

PUL Team - Jan. 6, 2025, 4:33 p.m.

Mmm sounds like a lovely twist, Anna and Saurabh! Thank you ☺️

I enjoyed this recipe! I swapped the vegan bacon bits for smoked tofu, which added a great texture and smoky flavor. The combination of barley, pinto beans, and fresh veggies made it super filling and comforting. Perfect with a slice of rustic bread on the side!

This recipe was very easy to make and very comforting! I'm not a huge fan of brussel sprouts, but the way they soaked up the flavor of the broth really made them tasty!

We couldn't find barley at the grocery store, so we used buckwheat as another commenter mentioned. Turned out pretty good although I know I'd probably enjoy it more with barley ☺️.

PUL Team - Aug. 26, 2024, 10:14 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the stew, Reid 🤗

So warm and delicious!

My son and I call this a winner, it will go in the "keeper" file.

Was really tempted to substitute chopped beet stems for the celery/celeriac since I had some in the fridge, but went with something closer to the original recipe for the first try.

Will I tweak it, yes. Did I love it, yes indeed.

PUL Team - March 10, 2024, 12:21 a.m.

Aww love to hear when recipes are keepers! Thanks, Terry :)

delicious!

This was delicious. I fed it to myself and three other hungry people and we still had another serving left. So I’d say this could feed five. When I make it again, I may do slightly less millet and more brussels sprouts because the brussels were the best part imo! :)

PUL Team - Feb. 28, 2024, 12:09 a.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the stew, Vanessa!

Incredibly delicious. I used buckwheat instead as we were out of barley.

Soo delicious, we loved it!

Absolutely delicious! A meal that’s perfect for winter.

Lovely stew, approved by our 1 year old as well

I switched the barley for red lentils because I don't like barley, and went with vegan sausages instead of bacon. Wonderful warming stew.

PUL Team - Jan. 15, 2024, 7:23 p.m.

Thanks for the insight, Alexis, it's so appreciated! 😊

Heerlijk winters recept. Zelf wat pittiger gemaakt. Stevige hap. Aanrader.

So tasty and lots of leftovers ! Yummy

Absolutely amazing. And the portion size will last us a good while A+

Great recipe! Hearty, and freezes great! I only had pearl barley, so I added it with the water, and added extra water to compensate - if you do this I would recommend adding more boullion.

PUL Team - Dec. 15, 2023, 1:32 a.m.

Thanks for the lovely recipe and insight, Meg! 😊

The perfect fall/winter meal. It's a very warming meal and was very easy to make.

Very hearty and tasty! Will make again.

So comforting, warm and filling.

Very nice and filling dinner. Perfect for days like today when it's gloomy and pooring rain.

Delicious and wholesome. I used chipotle powder because I didn’t have smoked paprika. It was a tad too spicy but by eating the stew with plain yogurt it was fantastic!

Just made this for dinner and it is so delicious! Truly is very hearty and full of healthy goodness. Love it!

Made this using smoked tofu instead of the vegan bacon and it worked perfectly! Such a delicious and flavour full stew, perfect for the autumn weather.

PUL Team - Oct. 17, 2023, 1:46 a.m.

A lovely idea to use smoked tofu, Joanna! We're so glad the stew was enjoyed 😊

Couldn’t get vegan bacon so made without. It was a bit bland and quite a big portion.
Advise cooking a smaller amount and hopefully the vegan bacon lifts it. Very filling and warms you up though ☺️

PUL Team - Oct. 15, 2023, 8:06 a.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience, Louise, the vegan bacon bits are definitely a must as they offer a lot of smokey flavour. In case you can't get your hands on any, our Vegan Tofu Chorizo may help do the trick, or any plant-based spices sausage at your local grocery store.