Name: Homemade Lentil Barley Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1/4 cup medium pearl barley; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles; 1 cup water; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

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Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

50 min2 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

1 medium carrot, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed

1/4 cup medium pearl barley

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles

1 cup water

1 cup vegetable broth

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

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.

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.