Fruited Breakfast Barley

Vegetarian
Health score
15%
Fruited Breakfast Barley
45 min.
6
324kcal

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Fruited Breakfast Barley: A Vegetarian Delight for Your Morning Meal

Start your day with a burst of flavors and nutrients by whipping up this delectable Fruited Breakfast Barley. This vegetarian recipe is the perfect blend of wholesome grains, dried fruits, and nuts, making it an ideal choice for a hearty morning meal, brunch, or even a light dinner. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those busy mornings when you still want to enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Packed with 324 calories per serving, this fruited barley dish is well-balanced, with only 9.48% of the calories coming from protein, 14.48% from fat, and a satisfying 76.04% from carbohydrates. The combination of pearl barley, dried apricots, raisins, and slivered almonds creates a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more.

To make this dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including brown sugar, dried apricots, 1% low-fat milk, pearl barley, raisins, salt, slivered almonds, and water. With the help of a saucepan and a blender, you'll be able to enjoy this delicious and nutritious breakfast in no time.

So why not give Fruited Breakfast Barley a try and kickstart your day with a delicious and healthy meal? Your taste buds and your waistline will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried quartered
  • cup milk 1% low-fat
  • 1.3 cups quick-cooking barley uncooked
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted coarsely chopped
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place 1/3 cup barley in a blender; process until coarsely ground (about 15 to 20 seconds).
  2. Place ground barley in a large saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining barley. Cook barley over medium heat 4 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
  3. Add water, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring frequently.
  4. Add milk; cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in raisins, apricots, and almonds.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein9.48%
Fat14.48%
Carbs76.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.03
Glycemic Load
7.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.87304339979%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:324.01kcal
16.2%
Fat:5.47g
8.41%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.32%
Carbohydrates:64.62g
21.54%
Net Carbohydrates:55.38g
20.14%
Sugar:20.32g
22.57%
Cholesterol:1.97mg
0.66%
Sodium:424.51mg
18.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.05g
16.11%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.21%
Fiber:9.24g
36.95%
Selenium:17.36µg
24.8%
Phosphorus:193.13mg
19.31%
Copper:0.38mg
18.97%
Vitamin E:2.79mg
18.6%
Magnesium:72.11mg
18.03%
Potassium:486.87mg
13.91%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.83%
Vitamin B3:2.72mg
13.59%
Iron:2.07mg
11.48%
Calcium:111.49mg
11.15%
Vitamin A:476.78IU
9.54%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.51%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.37%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.04%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4%
Folate:15.9µg
3.97%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.79%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.88%
Vitamin K:1.29µg
1.23%
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