Lentil and Barley Oven Baked Casserole - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp canola oil, (divided)
• 1 onion, (chopped)
• 1 stalk celery, (chopped)
• 1 carrot, (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup green lentils
• 3 cups hot low sodium vegetable broth
• 19 oz can petite cut stewed tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup whole wheat fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta ((optional))
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley