Lentil Stew

(Vegan)

By Robyne Gray

Sauce:

• 1C lentils, rinsed
• 2 Tbs. hulled barley, rinsed
• 2 1⁄2 C water
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 2 crushed or chopped garlic cloves
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1⁄2 tsp granulated onion (Pwd.)
• 1⁄2 tsp McKays chicken seasoning (vegan)
• 3⁄4 tsp salt
• 1- 14oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 bunch chopped cilantro

Sauté onion & celery in a little olive oil till soft, or water sauté. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 45 minutes.

Add garlic and simmer for 15 min. more. Turn off heat and add the chopped cilantro. Serve as is or over brown rice.