Lentil Barley Vegetable Skillet

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add lentils, carrot and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 2
    Add barley, basil, pepper and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but still firm.
  • 3
    Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Increase heat to medium. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
225
Total Fat
3g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
700mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
51g
0%
Dietary Fiber
13g
0%
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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