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Gently Spiced Pearl Barley with Tomatoes, Leeks, Dill and Pine Nuts

by Rukmini Iyer from The Green Roasting Tin

Easy

Serves 4

Total 1hr 10min

Prep 10min

Cook 1hr

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Gently Spiced Pearl Barley With Tomatoes, Leeks, Dill and Pine Nuts

Introduction

This all-in-one pearl barley dish is like a light risotto: warming and full of flavour. It’s smart enough to serve as part of a sharing table for friends, and comforting enough for a TV dinner with a glass of (red) wine and an episode of Scandal.

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Dairy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Leek Pearl Barley Pine Nuts Tomato Risotto One-pot Autumn Winter Dinner Lunch Easy Family Friendly

Ingredients

vine tomatoes, chopped
leeks, thinly sliced
garlic, grated
chilli flakes
sea salt
bay leaves
pearl barley
vegetable stock
olive oil
pine nuts, toasted
For the dressing:
lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
fresh dill, roughly chopped

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