Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 10 minutes

Cooking Time – 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp basil
• ½ tsp marjoram
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Serve over brown rice or potatoes, optional

Directions

• Sauté onion, celery, garlic, green pepper in a small amount of water until softened. Add 6 cups water, barley, lentils.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, stir, cover, cook 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover, cook 30 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice or potatoes.
• Make cornbread or corn muffins.
• Serve Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread!

Cost – little over $3!!!