Whole Grain Barley and Apple Porridge

Whole Grain Barley and Apple Porridge

A tasty alternative from steel-cut oats. This heart-healthy barley porridge is low in sugar, high in fiber, and taste! It can also be made with pearl barley.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hulled barley
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 cups water, or more if needed
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Place barley in a bowl and add 1 cup water; soak for 2 hours or overnight. Drain.

Step 2
Combine drained barley, apples, 2 cups water, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barley and apples are softened and water is absorbed, adding more water if needed, about 1 hour. Remove saucepan from heat and stir walnuts into barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230
Calories
11g
Fat
30g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium163mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber7g 24%
Total Sugars10g
Protein5g
Vitamin C4mg 22%
Calcium38mg 3%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium232mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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