6 Grain Hot Cereal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
- 1/2 cup uncooked red wheat berries
- 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup uncooked steel cut oats
- 3 tablespoons uncooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
Preparation
- in a large saucepan, combine the barley, wheat berries, rice, oats, quinoa, flaxseed and salt.
- pour water over ingredients, stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 55 (Medium)* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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