Fruited Breakfast Barley
(from lilpurpleflower’s recipe box)
Fat: 5.6 g
Protein: 8.2 g
Carb: 65.8 g
Fiber: 9.6 g
Calories: 329
Serving Size: 1 cup
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
- 5 cups water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup 1 % low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsley chopped
Directions
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Place 1/3 cup barley in a blender, process until coarsely ground (about 15-20 seconds). Place ground barley in a large saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining barley. Cook barley over medium heat 4 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
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Add water, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring frequently. Add milk; cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in raisins, apricots, and almonds. Serve immediately.