Easy Pasta and Lentil Stew

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  
• 1 large carrot, chopped into chunks
  
• 2 large handfuls lentils
  
• 2 large handfuls barley
  
• 2 large handfuls textured soy protein pellets
  
• 1/2 cup small pasta such as spirals or macaroni
  
• 1/4 cup chopped spinach
  
• 1 teaspoon vegan maple syrup
  
• garlic, onion, salt, pepper etc. to taste
  

Directions:

Bring water or broth to boil.

Meanwhile, chop the carrot. Add
carrot, lentil, barley, textured soy protein and spices
to pot. Reduce heat and simmer 40
minutes.

Add pasta and simmer 10 more
minutes.

Add spinach and stir. Add
syrup, stir. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes