Winter barley and vegetable casserole

Recipe by Gillian Leahy

Slimming World

A WORD FROM THE CHEF

This is a delicious winter warmer recipe that’s full of goodness and flavour and low in calories. It takes just over two hours to prepare.

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 4)

Two large onions, peeled and cut into thick wedges

Two sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large bite-sized pieces

Two carrots, peeled and cut into large bite-sized pieces

Two medium turnips, peeled and quartered

200g swede, peeled and cut into large bite-sized pieces

One litre vegetable stock (suitable for vegans)

Two garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

Two leeks, thickly sliced

150g dried pearl barley

2tsp dried sage

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to serve

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.

Put the onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips and swede into a large flameproof casserole dish and pour over the stock.

Place over a high heat and bring to the boil.

Add the garlic, leeks, barley and sage and season well.

Cover with a lid, transfer to the oven and cook for about 90 mins or until the vegetables are soft and the barley is tender.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the parsley just before serving.

ABOUT THE CHEF

Gillian Leahy is the Slimming World consultant for the Virginia area. Her group sessions take place on Wednesdays in Virginia Rugby Club at 9:30am, 5.30pm and 7pm.

Contact Gillian on 086-3682507

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