Lentil Barley Stew
This is a simple, hearty stew adapted from the More with Less Cookbook. The crushed red pepper is my own addition, and of course it's optional if you don't like that sort of thing - but I like it to have a little zip.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2 -4
- 3⁄4cup chopped celery
- 3⁄4cup chopped onion
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- 6
- 3⁄4cup lentils
- 28ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1⁄2cup shredded carrot
- 3⁄4cup barley
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- 1teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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DIRECTIONS
- Saute celery, garlic and onion in butter in a large pan (I use a 5-qt dutch oven).
- Add water or stock and lentils.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, barley, carrots and seasonings.
- Simmer for 45-60 minutes, till barley and lentils are tender, adding more stock if necessary.
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