Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Spiced Potatoes with Lentils and Barley

Adapted from Meatless Monday

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup pearl barley (cover with water and soak in fridge for 2 hours)
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
  • 5 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 stalks broccoli, stalks diced and florets separated
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt

METHOD:
  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil, add rinsed lentils and simmer until lentils are tender
  • Heat oil in soup pot, add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Add potatoes, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and fry for 5-8 minutes
  • Add carrots, water, bouillon, cooked lentils, drained barley and lemon juice
  • Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes
  • Add broccoli stalks and florets and boil an additional 5 minutes
  • Stir in parsley and salt to taste

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