Lentil Barley Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.