Fruited Breakfast Barley

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Place 1/3 cup barley in a blender; process until coarsely ground (about 15 to 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.
  2. 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.
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Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

385 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 88g 32% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 52.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9788.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 386.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 156.5mg 12% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

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

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