Lunch
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
- 1Simmer the barley for 15 to 18 minutes until tender, adding the kale for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
- 2Warm the lentils in a pan.
- 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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