Southwest Barley Grits Recipe

Name: Southwest Barley Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.

280

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley, 3 cups water, 3 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Southwest Barley Grits falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Barley Grits

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