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Southwest Barley Grits
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Cooking Light. Per 1 c. serving: 314 calories, 10 g fat, 13.8 g protein, 43.7 g carb, 6.9 g fiber, 32 mg cholesterol.
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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
hot sauce
Directions:
1. Place 1/3 cup barley in the container of a blender; process until barley is coarsely ground (15-20 seconds); place ground barley in a large pan; repeat procedure with remaining barley.
2. Cook barley over medium heat for 4 minutes or until toasted, stir often.
3. Add in water, milk, honey, and salt; bring mixture to a boil.
4. Lower heat; simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring often.
5. Add in cheese, chili powder, and chiles; cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
6. Transfer mixture to individual bowls, top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream; serve with hot sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com