Coconut Scented Barley & Lentils with Lime

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil

¾ cup (175 mL) finely diced onion

1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger

2 cups (500 mL) vegetable stock

1 can (14oz/498 mL) reduced-fat coconut milk

¾ cup (180 mL) green lentils

¾ cup (180 mL) dry pearl barley, rinsed & drained

half lime, zest & juice

2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (reserve some for garnish)

1⁄3 cup (75 mL) toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (reserve some for garnish)

½ tsp (2 mL) salt

½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper