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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (403g) Recipe makes 3 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: apple cider
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 3		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.4g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 9mg		0%
Potassium 99mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 26.4g		8%
	Dietary Fiber 5.2g	20%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 3.3g		6%
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Breakfast Barley

Recipe #134574 | 1½ hours | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Chef Sunshine
Aug 23, 2005

This fragrant porridge cooks for about an hour unless you use quick barley. Make a whole batch and eat it over several days. The soluble fiber in barley has a very low glycemic index and has been shown to lower cholesterol. It is a delicious change from oatmeal.

SERVES 3 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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From: Chef #837406

On Sep 15, 2009

Very delicious, and a great way to include more healthy grains in your diet!! I followed the recipe exactly, but with just 1/2 cup of raisins, in order to lower the calories a bit. I made a double recipe, and it was gone in no time! This recipe is a real keeper - thank you!!

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From: Chef #979169

On Dec 12, 2008

Awesome! This is so good. I made mine with 1/2c dates (1c sounded like a lot). I had no apple juice, so I used mostly water then added some unsweetened applesauce. Still turned out delicious. I'll be making this again soon. I love oatmeal and barley too, so this was the perfect marriage of both. Yum. Next time I'll try it in my slow cooker.

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From: Northern_Reflectionz

On Oct 21, 2005

Had this for breakfast this morning. I BAKED it in the oven instead of cooking over the stove (in a casserole, covered). It was very tasty and most filling. Another recipe for my files! Many thanks for this! It's a keeper

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From: sugarpea

On Sep 13, 2005

This is AWESOME. What a great way to get more whole grains in your diet. It's soooo good; smooth, creamy, chewey and colorful. I had 1/2 cup of this for lunch and it kept me satisfied and going strong until dinner 5 1/2 hours later. I used apple juice and dried cranberries and I suggest adding a pinch of salt. The timing was absolutely perfect when cooked uncovered, just don't forget to stir once in awhile.

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