Hearty Lentil, Barley And Veggie Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• pinch of salt and black pepper
• ¼ cup pearled barley, rinsed
• ¼ cup brown lentils
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ¼ cup carrots, diced
• ¼ cup celery, diced
• ¼ cup red pepper, diced
• ¼ cup red cabbage, sliced
• 2 tablespoons spring onion, sliced

Preparation

1. heat oil, sauté onions, garlic, and parsley until softened.
2. add barley, lentils and stock and simmer for 30-40 minutes until barley is about tender.
3. add carrots, celery, pepper and cabbage, and simmer until vegetables, barley and lentils are cooked and softened.
4. garnish with spring onions and serve.