Breakfast Barley

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups apple cider or 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the barley and the cinnamon stick. Cook slowly over low heat for about 45 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the lemon juice, apple cider and raisins, if you are using them.
  3. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley is thick, about 30 more minutes.
  4. Serve with milk or soy milk or eat plain.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

282 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 7g 9% DV
Carbs 52.8g 19% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 23.3g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 92.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 309.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Calcium 73mg 6% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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