Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, & Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup dried lentils; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricot; 1/2 cup raisins (I used golden sultanas); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint; pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins (I used golden sultanas)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
pepper

1
Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan (I used a 2Q pan and it was just right; I've also sauteed in water instead of oil).
2
Add onion and garlic; cook& stir 2 min.
3
Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and 4 c water.
4
Add lentils and barley.
5
Bring to boil on med heat; reduce heat to low.
6
Cover and simmer gently for 20 min.
7
Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint; stir.
8
Simmer, covered, 20 more min or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
9
Season to taste with pepper.

160

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, & Rice Casserole falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, & Rice Casserole

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