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Warm Barley, Lentil & Kale Bowl

A chewy, fibre-rich grain bowl with lentils, carrot and kale in a lemon dressing.

26 min total1 serving421.3 kcal / serving
high-fibrebudget

421.3

Calories

14.4g

Protein

73.2g

Carbs

17.5g

Fibre

9.8g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 50g dry pearl barley (150g cooked)
  • a quarter of a tin of lentils, drained
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • a handful of kale, shredded
  • 2 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  1. 1Simmer the barley for 15 to 18 minutes until tender, adding the kale for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2Warm the lentils in a pan.
  3. 3Toss everything together with the carrot, oil, lemon and pepper.

Swaps and tips

  • Swap the barley for bulgur, which cooks in 10 minutes.

Around £0.54 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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