GrainsHealthyLegumesOne-PotVegetarian

One-Pot Beans, Greens & Grains

A hearty one-pot meal of tender barley, creamy white beans, and wilted kale finished with lemon and parmesan. Weeknight comfort with minimal cleanup.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Easy servings · 1520 kcal total

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 120 g onion, diced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 150 g barley
  • 900 ml vegetable broth
  • 400 g navy beans
  • 200 g kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 piece lemon, juiced
  • 30 g parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.3 tsp cayenne pepper

Nutrition per 100g

Calories 78
Protein 4g
Carbs 12g
Sugar 0g
Fat 2g
Saturated 0.0g
Fiber 2g
Allergens: milk

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Add barley and stir to coat in oil. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes until barley is tender.
  3. 3 Stir in drained white beans and kale. Cook uncovered 5 minutes until kale wilts and beans are warmed through.
  4. 4 Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and half the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with remaining parmesan.