Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.