Best 9 Curried Lentil And Barley Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors and textures with our guide to preparing the ultimate curried lentil and barley casserole. This wholesome and heartwarming dish is a symphony of spices, lentils, and barley, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with the tools and inspiration to craft a perfect curried lentil and barley casserole that will tantalize your senses and impress your family and friends. So let's dive in and explore the exciting world of flavors and aromas that await you in this extraordinary culinary adventure.

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CURRIED LENTILS



Curried Lentils image

Simple recipe with exotic flavors, but only a few ingredients. Lentils are simmered in a coconut curry sauce. Serve over rice.

Provided by MELANIESAYSHI

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup dried lentils
1 cup water
¾ cup canned cream of coconut
1 tablespoon curry paste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut cream and season with salt to taste. Return to a simmer, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 259.9 mg, Sugar 49 g

CURRIED LENTIL AND GRILLED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Curried Lentil And Grilled Chicken Casserole image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 fresh hot green chili, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups lentils
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or broiler. Brush the chicken with one tablespoon of the oil and sear the chicken, turning it once, until it is brown and just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, sweet and hot peppers, garlic and ginger and saute until lightly browned. Stir in the cumin. Pare or cut the cooked chicken into chunks and add to the casserole.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir in the broth. Pick over the lentlis and add them. Bring to a simmer, cover and bake for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 375, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 667 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDIAN CURRIED BARLEY PILAF



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This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress!

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups pearl barley
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED LENTIL AND BARLEY CASSEROLE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy this flavorful lentil and barley casserole made with veggies - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 bag (1 pound) frozen corn, green peas and carrots (or other combination)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat lentils, broth, curry powder and garlic to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in barley and frozen vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MUSHROOM LENTIL BARLEY CASSEROLE



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A good vegan dish to add to a festive meal. Great with red cabbage, broccoli and roasted root vegetables. And meat eaters like it too! This is a pretty versatile dish, read forgiving...if I don't have barley to hand rice works. Sometimes I have added in odds and sods of leftover veg like red peppers/courgettes/pumpkin and then used fewer (and/or just plain button)mushrooms. I have also zinged it up with smoked paprika and tabasco. As I said it goes well in a mixed holiday meal but sometime I just serve this with steamed savoy cabbage or kale and mashed potatoes.

Provided by mrsfabicons

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 -12 ounces shallots or 8 -12 ounces pickling onions, peeled
1 1/2 lbs mixed mushrooms, in thick slices (I use half mixture of wild or exotic ones like oyster, shittake, enoki and half chestnut mushrooms f)
2 garlic cloves
4 ounces pearl barley
4 ounces red lentils
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
3/4-1 pint vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme and parsley) or 2 tablespoons dried herbs, equivalent
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gently cook the shallots in the oil until softened and browned.
  • Add the mushroooms and minced garlic and cook on high heat until the mushrooms start to release their juices.
  • Stir in lentils, barley, soy sauce, sherry, herbs and 3/4 pint stock.
  • Bring to a boil and then either transfer to a covered casserole dish and bake at 180C for 45 mins or leave in the sauce pan and simmer on top of the cooker for 25-30 mins - til the barley and lentils are cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • You may need to top up the stock if it gets really dry so stir from time to time even if cooking in the oven, keep an eye on it.
  • Check for seasoning (can't ever remember it needing salt - between the soy and stock it is okay ) retrieve the bay leaf and finish with a grind of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 517.4, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 13

CURRIED BARLEY WITH RAISINS



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Besides being frugal, this side dish from our test kitchen is fast. That's because it calls for quick-cooking barley, which only takes 10-12 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1-1/2 cups cooked barley
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in oil for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the garlic and curry; saute for 1 minute. Warm barley in the microwave; stir into skillet. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until heated through.

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CURRIED LAMB AND BARLEY GRAIN



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Fresh and deliciously different, this main dish can be made ahead and then baked before serving. Crisp cucumber and hints of lemon, mint and garlic in the sauce complement this recipe's appealing blend.-National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

CURRIED LAMB AND BARLEY:
1 pound ground lamb
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder
CUCUMBER SALSA:
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute lamb, onion, barley and celery in oil until lamb is browned and barley is golden. Add broth and curry powder; bring to a boil. Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until barley is tender. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with lamb.

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CURRY LENTIL AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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Try this low-fat curry-lentil casserole. Coax out the dish's Indian roots-serve with sliced cucumbers in mint vinaigrette or Yoplait yogurt dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
3/4 cup dried lentils (6 oz), sorted, rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked natural whole-grain brown rice
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2- or 2 1/2-quart casserole, mix all ingredients except almonds.
  • Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Uncover and stir mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

MIDDLE EASTERN BARLEY, LENTIL, & RICE CASSEROLE



Middle Eastern Barley, Lentil, & Rice Casserole image

I saw this in the "8 Week Cholesterol Cure" and thought it sounded good, but was skeptical of it passing the 'husband and kid test.' To my amazement, they loved it and left nary a scrap in the pot. A nice blend of sweet and savory.

Provided by winkki

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins (I used golden sultanas)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan (I used a 2Q pan and it was just right; I've also sauteed in water instead of oil).
  • Add onion and garlic; cook& stir 2 min.
  • Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and 4 c water.
  • Add lentils and barley.
  • Bring to boil on med heat; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 20 min.
  • Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint; stir.
  • Simmer, covered, 20 more min or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
  • Season to taste with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.9, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • For a creamier casserole, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use a mixture of coconut milk and vegetable broth for a lighter version.
  • If you don't have any barley on hand, you can substitute another grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • If you like a spicy casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the casserole with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a side of naan or rice.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil and barley casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils and barley. The curry powder, coconut milk, and vegetables give the casserole a rich and complex flavor that will please everyone at the table.

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