Coconut Scented Barley & Lentils with Lime – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil
• ¾ cup (175 mL) finely diced onion
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
• 2 cups (500 mL) vegetable stock
• 1 can (14oz/498 mL) reduced-fat coconut milk
• ¾ cup (180 mL) green lentils
• ¾ cup (180 mL) dry pearl barley, rinsed & drained
• half lime, zest & juice
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (reserve some for garnish)
• 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (reserve some for garnish)
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper