Fruited Breakfast Barley

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Grind and toast the barley ahead of time; store in an airtight container.
== 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 silvered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
== 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, 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.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Category:Low-fat Recipes
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