Southwest Barley Grits

Name: Southwest Barley Grits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"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."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

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

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.
Cook barley over medium heat for 4 minutes or until toasted, stir often.
Add in water, milk, honey, and salt; bring mixture to a boil.
Lower heat; simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring often.
Add in cheese, chili powder, and chiles; cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
Transfer mixture to individual bowls, top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream; serve with hot sauce.