Barley Porridge Recipe

Name: Barley Porridge Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked barley (see note); 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts; Heavy cream; Fresh fruit for serving

Barley is a great substitute for oatmeal in a hearty porridge. Give it flavor with brown sugar and cinnamon, then add chopped walnuts, heavy cream, or fresh fruit.

Note: To cook barley, combine 1 cup pearled barley with 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.

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Cook: 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Serves: 2 servings

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2 cups cooked barley (see notes)
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
Heavy cream
Fresh fruit for serving

Combine barley, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until milk has almost been all absorbed, about 15 minutes. Divide barley between two bowls. Top with chopped walnuts, a generous drizzle of heavy cream, and chopped fresh fruit if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
336	Calories
12g	Fat
53g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	336
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 39mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 284mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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