Barley mix with baked potato casserole

It's worth roasting the potatoes if you have the time or inclination but if not you can just add them finely diced with the herbs I have given.


In a bowl cover 3 oz dried mix of pearl barley, split red lentils and marrowfat peas with water and leave overnight in the fridge.

Cut 1 large potato into wedge slices, place in a baking dish. (You could also use sweet potatoes)

Mix 1 tbsp oil, 1tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp garlic salt, 3 crushed garlic cloves into a small bowl then coat the wedge slices.

Bake 180 fan for 40 mins then dice.

Dice half a yellow onion, half a stick of celery, and half a carrot add 1 tsp oil. Put in a microwavable bowl along with 1 tbsp. cut green beans and microwave covered for 2 minutes.

Add the rough cut baked potatoes, pearl barley mixture and half pint vegetable stock.

Cover and microwave for 15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.

Use rinsed Pak choi as a spoon to eat.

Serves one.