Best Breakfast Barley Recipes

QUINOA AND BARLEY BREAKFAST PORRIDGE

Quinoa and Barley Breakfast Porridge image

Here is a yummy alternative to oatmeal in the morning. Very healthy whole grains, too. "Super foods" some people call them. Takes a little while to make it, but very yummy. Add your own spices, sweeteners and dried fruit, to your taste. This recipe can be easily halved if you use a small saucepan. Supposedly you can cook in a small crockpot overnight, but I've personally only ever tried this on the stovetop.

Provided by MathMom.calif

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup barley (I prefer hulled to pearled)
1/2 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
4 cups water
dried fruits (optional, such as raisins, cranberries or cherry)
maple syrup (optional) or sugar (optional)
spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom (optional)
milk (optional) or yogurt (optional)

Steps:

For the crockpot method: Mix the first four ingredients (barley, quinoa, salt and water) and cook on low overnight.
For the stovetop method: Combine the first four ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
For both methods continue from here: Fluff with a fork and put into serving dishes.
Add sweetener, dried fruits and spices, as desired. Basically, as you would like for oatmeal. Similar. Serve with milk or yogurt if desired.
For Vegan omit the milk and yogurt or sub non dairy milk such as soy milk.

BREAKFAST BARLEY

Breakfast Barley image

This fragrant porridge cooks for about an hour unless you use quick barley. Make a whole batch and eat it over several days. The soluble fiber in barley has a very low glycemic index and has been shown to lower cholesterol. It is a delicious change from oatmeal.

Provided by Chef Sunshine

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups apple cider or 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the barley and the cinnamon stick. Cook slowly over low heat for about 45 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice, apple cider and raisins, if you are using them.
Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley is thick, about 30 more minutes.
Serve with milk or soy milk or eat plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.3

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