Parsnip, sprout and chestnut hotpot with cider and sprout top pesto
This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 100g/3½oz pearl barley or pearled spelt 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil 250g/9oz shallots or baby onions, peeled and cut in half 300g/10½oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and outer leaves removed 400g/14oz parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm/1in chunks 150g/5½oz cooked, peeled chestnuts 150ml/5fl oz medium-dry cider 2 bay leaves, torn 2 thyme sprigs 750ml/26fl oz hot vegetable…