Best Lentil Barley Vegetable Skillet Recipes

BARLEY BEEF SKILLET

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Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and full of veggies. It's also really good spiced up with chili powder, cayenne or a dash of Tabasco. -Kit Tunstall, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 small carrots, chopped
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the broth, tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.

BEEF BARLEY LENTIL SOUP

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I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. -Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cubed red potatoes (1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
8 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrot, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon and lemon pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Add the tomatoes and salt; cook 2 hours longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL BARLEY VEGETABLE SKILLET

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Veggies, lentils and barley come together in this delicious and hearty skillet dinner recipe - featuring corn and Muir Glen® tomatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add lentils, carrot and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add barley, basil, pepper and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but still firm.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Increase heat to medium. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 13 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg