IT 2 - Fagioli e Orzo (Italian Beans & Barley Stew)
A cozy Italian stew inspired by Pasta e Fagioli — but made with barley instead of pasta to match your meal kit. Cannellini beans, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs create a warm, comforting bowl with classic Italian flavor. Fun fact: Barley has been grown in Italy since ancient Roman times and was considered a “strength food” for gladiators.
Bean: Cannellini beans Tempering: Not used in Italian cooking.
How to make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7DhrmXXJZU&t=4s
recipe below
IT 2. Fagioli e Orzo (Italian Beans & Barley Stew)
A cozy Italian stew inspired by Pasta e Fagioli — but made with barley instead of pasta to match your meal kit. Cannellini beans, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs create a warm, comforting bowl with classic Italian flavor. Fun fact: Barley has been grown in Italy since ancient Roman times and was considered a “strength food” for gladiators.
Bean: Cannellini beans Tempering: Not used in Italian cooking.
🍲 FULL POT RECIPE (1 lb cannellini beans)
Ingredients — Bean Pot • 1 lb cannellini beans • 12 cups water • 1–2 cups dehydrated veg OR 3–4 cups fresh veg (tomato, onion, garlic, carrot, celery) • 1 tsp garlic • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp Italian herb blend • 1 tsp black pepper • Salt to taste
Ingredients — Grain Pot Same as above.
🔥 Instructions — Full Pot
Pot 1: Fagioli e Orzo
- Simmer beans 60–90 minutes until soft.
- Add vegetables, garlic, onion powder, paprika, herbs, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer 20–30 minutes until thick and stew‑like.
Pot 2: Rice + Barley Simmer 35–40 minutes.
Serve • Ladle bean‑and‑barley stew over rice/barley. • Add sprouts for brightness.
🍲 QUARTER POT RECIPE (¼ lb cannellini beans)
Ingredients — Bean Pot • ¼ lb cannellini beans • 3 cups water • ½–1 cup dehydrated veg OR 1 cup fresh veg • ¼ tsp garlic • ¼ tsp onion powder • ¼ tsp paprika • ¼ tsp Italian herbs • Pinch pepper • Salt to taste
Grain Pot • rice • barley • quinoa 3 cups water