Barley And Lentils With Mint Recipe

• 1 c. lentils (about 6 ounces) with skins or possibly decorticated
• 1 c. pearl barley
• 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 c. whole blanched almonds
• 1 c. plain low-fat yogurt optional

1. Barley and lentils mixed with yogurt and fresh mint make a refreshing side dish for an Indian-influenced meal.
2. If you use decorticated (skinless) lentils, watch them closely; they'll get mushy if cooked too long.
3. Preparation Time: About 10 min
4. Cooking Time: About 55 min
5. Sort lentils to remove any debris.
6. Rinse and drain lentils and barley.
7. In a 2- to 3-qt pan, bring broth to a boil.
8. Add in barley and lentils (if using lentils with skins).
9. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer till barley and lentils are tender to bite (about 40 min); drain.
10. (If using decorticated lentils, add in when barley is almost tender - after about 30 min; continue to cook just till lentils and barley are tender to bite, about 10 more min.)
11. Stir raisins and mint into lentils and barley, then pour into a serving bowl.
12. While lentils and barley are cooking, toast almonds in a 350 degree oven till golden brown (about 8 min), stirring several times.
13. Sprinkle almonds over lentil-barley mix.
14. Offer yogurt to add in to taste, if you like.
15. NOTES :

lentils, pearl barley, lowsodium chicken broth, raisins, fresh mint, whole blanched almonds

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/barley-and-lentils-with-mint-78944 (may not work)