Lentil Barley Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup cubed potato
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped rutabaga
• 1/2 cup uncooked barley
• 3/4 cup dry lentils
• 2 cups chopped arugula
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• heat canola oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• stir in water, green bell pepper, carrot, potato, corn, celery, rutabaga, and barley; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• stir in lentils. continue to simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
• remove from heat. stir in arugula and season with salt to serve.