Pearl Barley with Spinach and Pork Mince

A filling pork and spinach orzotto made with pearl barley, white wine, and vegetable stock for a hearty meal.

Pork Main Course Spinach Barley One Pot

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

402.6

kcal / serving

1610.5 kcal total

Carbs

45.5g

per serving

182.1 g total

Fat

16.2g

per serving

64.8 g total

Protein

14.6g

per serving

58.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

200

Pearl Barley

Liquids

100

White Wine

approximately half a glass

Vegetable Stock

Meat

150

Pork Mince

NutsSeeds

handful

Flat leaf Parsley

finely chopped

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

extra virgin

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely chopped

120

Spinach

roughly chopped

Method

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan and brown the onion and pork until soft.

Remove from heat, stir in remaining oil and parsley, and season before serving.

Gradually add 1 L of stock ladle by ladle, allowing absorption between each until barley is cooked.

Add the white wine and cook until it evaporates.

Stir in the pearl barley and spinach for two minutes.