Southwestern Barley "Grits"

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
This savory cereal - imagine cheese grits infused with chiles - will take the chill off the coldest mornings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
* 3 cups water
* 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
* 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
* Hot sauce (optional)
== Directions ==
# 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.
# Add water, milk, honey, and salt; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring frequently.
# Add cheese, chili powder, and chiles; cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly.
# Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.
# Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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