Fiber, folate and magnesium are excellent for the heart. Try this delicious vegetarian lentil recipe which contains all three! This dish can be served as a side-dish or a meal in itself.
Vegetarian Lentils

Ingredients:

1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
5 shitake mushrooms, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
3/4 cup lentils

Directions:

Saute the onion in olive oil until golden in color. Add the garlic and mushrooms and stir thoroughly. Add the barley and cumin and stir again. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and then the water and lentils. Cover and cook slowly for approximately 45 minutes. Add more water if necessary.

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