Hearty High-Protein Barley And Bean Bake Recipe

About this recipe

This high-protein dinner combines tender beans, hearty barley, and flavorful spices baked to perfection. Ideal for solution seekers looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• - Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide To Cooking With The World'S Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein, With 125 Recipes
• - Heera Pearl Barley
• 1 Kg Baby Potatoes 1kg
• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 60G Terre Exotique Cheeselovers Pepper, 60G
• 1 Kg Caputo Cuor Di Cerali, 1Kg
• 400G Sabarot Chia Seeds, 400G
• 100G Terre Exotique Winemaker'S Salt, 100G
• 50 g Dry Ginger | Sukku | Sonth | Chukku | Sonti | Onashunti Powder 50G
• - Schwartz Paprika
• 80 Ml Ladolea Set Of 2 Lemon & Oregano Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 80Ml

Instructions

1. 1. Soak 2 cups of beans overnight in water, then drain them before use.
2. 2. In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 diced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3. Add 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt to the onions, stirring well to combine.
4. 4. Stir in the soaked beans, 1 cup of barley, and 8 small potatoes (peeled). Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 teaspoons of paprika evenly over the mixture.
5. 5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chia seeds evenly over the mixture.
6. 6. Pour enough boiling water into the pot to cover the mixture by one inch. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
7. 7. Bake the dish in a preheated oven at 250°F (125°C) for 24 hours, or for quicker cooking, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 4 to 5 hours.
8. 8. Once cooked, carefully remove the chia seeds, and serve alongside the barley and bean mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!