Exotic Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, and Rice Casserole
A delightful and aromatic casserole inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, featuring a harmonious blend of lentils, barley, rice, fruits, and fragrant spices.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
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| 1 | small onion, minced |
| 2 | cloves garlic, finely chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon sugar |
| ½ | cup dried lentils |
| ½ | cup pearl barley |
| ½ | cup long-grain rice |
| ¼ | cup chopped dried apricot |
| ½ | cup raisins (I used golden sultanas) |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons dried mint |
| pepper |
Instructions
| 1. | Gently sauté the minced onion and finely chopped garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. |
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| 2. | Add the dried lentils and pearl barley to the pan, stirring well to combine. |
| 3. | Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat; then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. |
| 4. | Introduce the long-grain rice, chopped dried apricots, raisins (preferably golden sultanas), and dried mint to the pan, stirring everything together. |
| 5. | Cover the pan and let the casserole simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the flavorful liquid. |
| 6. | Season the dish with freshly ground pepper to taste before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 250.9 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.4 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g |
| Sugar | 11.7 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița