slow cooker Barley and lentils Pilaf

Barley is rich in fiber and lentil is a good source of  protein.Mix this two together and it makes a very healthy ,nutritious and delicious meal  for your dinner table, and I assure you it will be liked by every member of your family.I used yellow lentils but you can choose or use whatever is in your pantry.







Ingredients
 1/4 cup Barley
1/4 cup lentils
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable stock or water
 1/4 cup green or red bell peppers

Method 
1.Combine barley,lentils,rosemary,basil,oregano,cloves,cardamom,cumin,chilli flakes,salt and pepper in the stock pot.Add in water and turn it on low,Cook for 3 hours.
2.In the last 15 minutes add in bell peppers
3.Serve with salad or  any roasted meat and enjoy