Hearty Vegetable Casserole

Photo: Down to Earth Recipes
Create this easy casserole with leftover veggies, grains, or any other savory leftovers.
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 cups cubed yams
  • 2 cups cubed carrots
  • 2 cups broccoli pieces
  • ¾ cup pearl barley
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 package seitan
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Heat oil and sauté celery, leeks and garlic until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a big pot, combine yams, carrots, broccoli, barley, vegetable broth, tomatoes and seitan. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add sauté mixture to vegetables along with thyme, basil, sage, salt and pepper.
  5. Mix well and pour into a casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour or until barley is tender. Serve and enjoy!