Best 9 Lentil Barley Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of our Lentil Barley Stew, a wholesome and delectable dish brimming with flavors and textures. This hearty stew is brimming with healthy lentils, chewy barley, and a symphony of vegetables, simmered in a rich and savory broth that warms the soul. With a few simple steps, you can create this comforting meal that is not only delicious but also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Dive into the medley of tantalizing recipes featured within this article, ranging from the classic Lentil Barley Stew to its enticing variations. Whether you prefer a comforting bowl of traditional stew or crave a twist with the addition of aromatic spices or fresh herbs, we have you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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"Green chilies and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with a tablespoon of sour cream on top," suggests Erin Monroe from Oviedo, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion, celery and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add lentils and barley; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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Great fall soup that really is the consistency of a stew. Substitute vegetables based on availability. Add chicken, pork, or stew meat if desired. Can substitute another grain for barley.

Provided by JOEBERHARDT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup cubed potato
1 cup corn kernels
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped rutabaga
½ cup uncooked barley
¾ cup dry lentils
2 cups chopped arugula
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 321.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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My husband's favorite. The cinnamon gives this stew a different twist. It will thicken as it sits, so I make it a little soupy to begin with and serve with some crusty bread to soak up the juices.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the cumin and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the lentils, broth, tomatoes with juices, brown sugar and cinnamon stick.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and cook for 5 minutes, partially covered.
  • Add the barley, cover partially, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 41.4, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 9.4, Protein 12

LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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This is a simple, hearty stew adapted from the More with Less Cookbook. The crushed red pepper is my own addition, and of course it's optional if you don't like that sort of thing - but I like it to have a little zip.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -4 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 cups water (or stock)
3/4 cup lentils
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup barley
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Saute celery, garlic and onion in butter in a large pan (I use a 5-qt dutch oven).
  • Add water or stock and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, barley, carrots and seasonings.
  • Simmer for 45-60 minutes, till barley and lentils are tender, adding more stock if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 237.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.8

LENTIL AND BARLEY STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Stew     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbs butter, plus 2 Tbs olive oil
1 medium sweet onion - chopped
6 garlic cloves - diced
4 medium carrots - sliced
1 heaping cup mushrooms - sliced
6 cups vegetable stock
(I use 2 Tbs "Better Than Bouillion" in 6 cups boiling water)
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup pearled barley
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/4 scant tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano or italian herb blend
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Saute onions, garlic, carrots, and pepper flakes until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and continue saute until mushrooms are how you like them. Add vegetable stock and lentils. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, barley, and seasoning. Bring to light boil and reduce again to simmer for another 60 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

LENTIL, BARLEY, MUSHROOM STEW



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Make and share this Lentil, Barley, Mushroom Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 sweet potato, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup green lentil, washed and picked over
1/4 cup uncooked barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
14 cremini mushrooms
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix sweet potato, oil and salt and pepper. Toss and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 deg for 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in large dutch oven over med-high heat. Add the onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and 1/4 t. salt. Cook until they have softened and browned, 10 - 15 minutes. (This salt is necessary to get the liquid out of the mushrooms.).
  • Stir in the carrots and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, barley, lentils, thyme and 1/2 teaspoons salt (if desired). Bring to simmer. Cook until barley is tender, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Divide into 2 oven safe bowls and top with the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 deg. for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with biscuits or bread.

BARLEY LENTIL STEW



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This stew is the perfect recipe to make on a cool winter day with a slice of homemade bread. It is so flavorful with a lot of seasoning.-Hazel Bowman, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large onions, chopped
2 cups chopped carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/2 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions and carrots in oil for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cumin; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, brown sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the barley. Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender, stirring occasionally., Add the parsley, salt and pepper. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve in bowls with a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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You can have your comfort food and nutrition, too, when you stir up Sandy Starks' scrumptious stew. "We love this dish!" she writes from Amherst, New York. "Filled with wholesome barley, it's hearty and satisfying and tastes even better the next day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups V8 juice
2-1/2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 8)
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the V8 juice, tomatoes, water, lentils, barley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. , Add carrot; cook 10 minutes longer or until barley and lentils are tender. If desired, stir in additional water for a thinner stew. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MUSHROOM LENTIL BARLEY STEW



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This crock pot recipe is easy to assemble and needs no attention while it cooks. The flavors blend nicely to give it a wholesome earthy flavor that is unbelievably vegetarian. Serve with garlic bread.

Provided by diggergirl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 12h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts vegetable broth
2 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, torn into pieces
¾ cup uncooked pearl barley
¾ cup dry lentils
¼ cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried summer savory
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, mix the broth, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, barley, lentils, onion flakes, garlic, savory, bay leaves, basil, pepper, and salt.
  • Cover, and cook 4 to 6 hours on High or 10 to 12 hours on Low. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 466 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture. Lentils don't take long to cook, but for efficiency, consider using sprouted lentils.
  • Barley preparation. Barley takes longer to cook that lentils, so you can give it a head start. Give it a good rinse, then toast it in a little olive oil or butter over medium heat. You can also soak it in water for 30 minutes before cooking. Soaking can help reduce barley's cooking time by 15 minutes or so.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them. To prevent overcooking, add the vegetables towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Season to taste. Lentil and barley stew is a very forgiving dish, so don't be afraid to add more or less of any of the seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

Lentil and barley stew is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and barley. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this stew is a great recipe for beginner cooks. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give lentil and barley stew a try!

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