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    Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread

    December 14, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

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    Hearty Lentil Stew with Cornbread

    A fabulous and budget friendly way to do stew...with a side of cornbread.
    Prep Time10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time1 hour hour
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 small white onion chopped
    • 2 stalks celery sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 small green bell pepper chopped
    • 6 cups water
    • 1 cup barley
    • 1 cup dry lentils
    • 1 lb. bag shredded carrots
    • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
    • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp basil
    • 1 tsp marjoram
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Serve with cornbread, optional

    Instructions

    • Saut 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!

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    Filed Under: Lentils Recipes, Soup Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

    Comments

    1. Candice says

      December 14, 2009 at 10:32 pm

      Oh I’m so glad you posted this recipe. I’ve been wanting to try lentils but am a little afraid. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten them before (and I’m 35!!!) I can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks super easy and that’s totally up my alley.

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    2. Cheap Cindy says

      December 15, 2009 at 5:12 pm

      Mmmm… I might try this tonight, I have some lentils to use up.

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