Categories: Breakfast

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
• 5 cups water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup 1 % low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsley chopped

Directions

1. Place 1/3 cup barley in a blender, process until coarsely ground (about 15-20 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.

2. 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.

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