Lentil Barley Stew Recipe

Name: Lentil Barley Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cups carrots, diced or sliced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 28 ounces plum tomatoes, chopped with their juices; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches long); 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups carrots, diced or sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
28 ounces plum tomatoes, chopped with their juices
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches long)
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onions and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the cumin and cook for 1 more minute.
5
Add the lentils, broth, tomatoes with juices, brown sugar and cinnamon stick.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and cook for 5 minutes, partially covered.
7
Add the barley, cover partially, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cups carrots, diced or sliced, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Barley Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Barley Stew

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