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.

Cook Time

40 mins

Produces

4 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

200
g

Pearl Barley

Liquids

100
ml

White Wine

approximately half a glass

1
l

Vegetable Stock

Meat

150
g

Pork Mince

NutsSeeds

1
handful

Flat leaf Parsley

finely chopped

1
to taste

Salt

1
to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

3
tbsp

Olive Oil

extra virgin

Vegetables

1
piece

Onion

finely chopped

120
g

Spinach

roughly chopped

Steps

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan and brown the onion and pork until soft.
Stir in the pearl barley and spinach for two minutes.
Add the white wine and cook until it evaporates.
Gradually add 1 L of stock ladle by ladle, allowing absorption between each until barley is cooked.
Remove from heat, stir in remaining oil and parsley, and season before serving.