Vegetable Barley Stew With Lentils Recipe

Name: Vegetable Barley Stew With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 6 cups vegetable stock (low salt); light vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion); 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (2-3 carrots); 1 cup dried lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 3 cups low-sodium V8 vegetable juice; 1 cup zucchini, chopped (1 small zucchini); 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (1 medium pepper); 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped (1 small pepper); 1 cup celery, chopped (2 medium stalks); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted chopped tomatoes (undrained); 2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Tabasco sauce or hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup pearl barley
6 cups vegetable stock (low salt)
light vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (2-3 carrots)
1 cup dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 cups low-sodium V8 vegetable juice
1 cup zucchini, chopped (1 small zucchini)
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (1 medium pepper)
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, chopped (1 small pepper)
1 cup celery, chopped (2 medium stalks)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted chopped tomatoes (undrained)
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Tabasco sauce or hot sauce

1
Combine the barley and 4 cups of stock in a medium saucepan and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the pan fro the heat and set aside.
2
Put a heavy stockpot over medium heat for about a minute then spray it with the vegetable oil. Add the onions and carrots and saute for 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the lentils, bay leaf, ginger, dried herbs and remaining 2 cups of stock. Bring the mix to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
4
Add in the vegetable juice, zucchini, peppers, celery and tomatoes. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Pour in the barley with its cooking liquid, the mushrooms, garlic and soy sauce. Cook a further 10 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and as much hot sauce as you like.
6
Remove from heat and let cool.
7
When cool, divide among 6 freezer-safe containers and freeze.
8
To reconstitute, take a serving out of the freezer and slip into a glass or ceramic bowl, defrost and reheat in the microwave.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearl barley, 6 cups vegetable stock (low salt), light vegetable oil cooking spray, 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion), and more.

Yes, Vegetable Barley Stew With Lentils 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.

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Vegetable Barley Stew With Lentils

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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