1 Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 Onion, diced
2 Green Peppers, seeded, diced
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Dried Thyme
1 Tbsp Dried Sage
1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 Cups Leftover Turkey, shredded
3 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Cup Feta Cheese
2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme & Sage Salt & Pepper
1 Cup Barley (soak in water for minimum 1 hour)
Toss butternut squash in olive oil, salt and pepper, roast at 375˚F until tender; about 30 min. Heat cooking oil in a stock pot. Sauté green peppers, onions, dried thyme, dried sage, salt and pepper. When onions look opaque mix in garlic, cook an additional 2 minutes. Pour in stock bring to a boil. Drain barley, add to boiling stock. Reduce heat to medium low, cover. Simmer for 30 – 40 minutes, until barley is tender. Mix in squash, turkey, fresh herbs. Top with crumbled feta cheese.