Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 4 carrots, diced fine; 2 medium leeks, diced fine with 3 inches of green included; 2 celery ribs, diced fine; 2 medium zucchini, diced fine; 1 large onion, diced fine; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp. dried thyme); 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; ½ cup pearl barley, rinsed; 6 -7 cups strong vegetable broth; 2 cups diced seeded ripe tomatoes; 1 cup torn basil leaves; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
4 carrots, diced fine
2 medium leeks, diced fine with 3 inches of green included
2 celery ribs, diced fine
2 medium zucchini, diced fine
1 large onion, diced fine
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp. dried thyme)
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
½ cup pearl barley, rinsed
6 -7 cups strong vegetable broth
2 cups diced seeded ripe tomatoes
1 cup torn basil leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped parsley

1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot on low heat.
2
Add carrots, leeks, celery, zucchini, onion and garlic.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes, or until veggies are wilted.
4
Stir in thyme.
5
Add the lentils, barley, and 6 cups vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring often.
7
Add tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper to taste,then cook 10 minutes more.
8
Stir in parsley.
9
If you want more broth, add the additional 1 cup of broth.
10
Serve in bowls with warm, crusty peasant bread and a crisp green salad.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 4 carrots, diced fine, 2 medium leeks, diced fine with 3 inches of green included, 2 celery ribs, diced fine, and more.

Yes, Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables 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.

Stewed Lentils, Barley and Vegetables

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