SAUSAGE, KALE AND BARLEY STEW

Name: SAUSAGE, KALE AND BARLEY STEW
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: oil for frying, e.g. vegetable or sunflower; 8 sausages; 2 red or white onions, sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 240g pearl barley, rinsed with cold water; 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves very finely chopped; 1 litre chicken or veg stock; 300g cavolo nero or other kale, leaves stripped from the stalks and roughly chopped; salt and pepper

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:50min

Kale is an excellent companion to pork – this stew is a prime example. Pearl barley adds a welcome bite and rosemary a lovely aromatic fragrance for a tasty, nutritious dinner. You can use a little chorizo if you've got it, or try pork chipolatas for a lesser meat option. Use winter greens in place of the kale, or leeks in place or onions. Any leftover reheats well.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:58:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories708.3 kcal (35%)

Total Fat36.8 g (53%)

Carbs63.6 g (24%)

Sugars7.9 g (9%)

Protein28.7 g (57%)

Sodium1586.2 mg (79%)

Fiber12.6 g (45%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

oil

for frying, vegetable or sunflower

rinsed with cold water

2 sprigsrosemary

leaves very finely chopped

1 litrechicken stock

or veg

300gcavolo nero

or other kale, leaves stripped from the stalks and roughly chopped

salt

pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan. Add the sausages and fry, turning now and then, until nicely browned all over. Remove the sausages to a plate and leave to one side.

Step 2

Step 2 Add 1 tablespoon of more oil to the pan. Add the onion and carrot and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring now and then, until softened.

Step 3

Step 3 Add the barley, stir for a minute, then add the rosemary and stock. Season well. Simmer for 10 minutes, then return the sausages to the pan. Simmer for another 20 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4 Add the chopped kale and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until wilted. Check the seasoning before serving.