Alberta Barley - a hearty, healthy choice!

Barley Super Cereal

Cooking three kinds of cereal together make this a deliciously different hot breakfast. Serve with milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon or brown sugar.

4 cups
1cup
1/3 cup
1/4 cup
3/4 tsp
water
barley flakes
cracked wheat
cornmeal
salt
1 L
250 mL
75 mL
50 mL
3 mL
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until desire consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Serves 4.

Variations: Add raisins and sliced apricots 2 minutes before the end of cooking. To make a simple barley porridge, cook 1 part barley flakes with 2 parts water and salt to taste.

Canadian Diabetes Association Food Choice Value
1 Serving = 2 1/2
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The CDA Food Choice Values have been used with the permission of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

From: Alberta Barley Commission

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