Christmas Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 cups yams, cubed
• 2 cups carrots, cubed
• 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!

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