Homemade Lentil Barley Stew
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 50 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with a tablespoon of sour cream on top. —Erin Monroe, Oviedo, Florida
Ingredients
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 celery rib, chopped
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1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
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1/4 cup medium pearl barley
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1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
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1 cup water
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1 cup vegetable broth
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion, celery and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add lentils and barley; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and barley are tender.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 304 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1356mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 15g fiber), 11g protein.
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