Pearl barley, bacon & leek casserole

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• leeks↗2

  thickly sliced

• garlic cloves↗2

  finely chopped

• pearl barley↗300g g

  soaked for 1 hr

• carrots↗4

  cubed

• Dijon mustard↗1 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra to serve

• chicken stock↗1l l
• Savoy cabbage↗300g g

  shredded

• lean bacon↗200g g

  joint, cooked, chopped into small pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and cook the leeks for a few mins, then add the garlic and cook for just 1 min more.

2. 2

   Add the pearl barley, carrots and mustard, then pour over the chicken stock. Season with plenty of ground black pepper and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage with the bacon, and cook for 5-10 mins until cabbage is wilted and tender. Serve with extra Dijon mustard on the side.