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Lentil Barley Pilaf

A quick and hearty pilaf with tender barley, earthy lentils, and sweet carrots. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
12g
Lentil Barley Pilaf
comfortingmediterraneanveganvegetariangluten-freeplant-basedheartyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • ½ cup lentils
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ½ medium onion
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the 1 cup barley and 0.5 cup lentils under cold water. Finely dice the 0.5 onion and 1 carrot.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium. Add the onion and carrot, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the barley and lentils, then pour in 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot with lid
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • fork

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