Here is another hearty bowl of goodness for you. This stew is pretty quick and simple. It’s easy on the wallet and easy to make since there are only a few ingredients. This is another recipe that is great to make in large batches and keeps well for leftover lunches or suppers. 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

• 1/2 cup pot barley
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tbsp grape seed oil
• 1/2 a medium onion diced
• 3 cloves of garlic minced
• 3 large carrots finely chopped
• 1 cup of yellow split peas
• 1 litre of vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp sage
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook 1/2 cup of pot barley in 1 1/2 cups of water for 30 to 40 minutes or until water is absorbed and barley is tender.
2. In the meantime, heat grape seed oil in a large pot and add onions and garlic. Cook for 2-5 minutes.
3. Add chopped carrots, yellow split peas and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5-10 mins.
4. Add cumin, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and keep simmering for 15-20 mins.
5. When split peas are tender, stir in the pot barley and let it sit for 5 – 10 mins. Garnish with fresh herbs or salad greens. Enjoy!