Southwestern Barley "Grits

Southwestern Barley "Grits might be just the morn meal you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 314 calories, 13g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, chili powder, honey, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.

Instructions

Place 1/3 cup barley in a blender; process until coarsely ground (about 15 to 20 seconds).

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Barley

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Place ground barley in a large saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining barley. Cook barley over medium heat 4 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.

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Barley

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Add water, milk, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes or until barley is soft, stirring frequently.

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Barley

Honey

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Milk

Salt

Add cheese, chili powder, and chiles; cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

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Chili Powder

Sour Cream

Cheese

Chili Pepper

Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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Servings:

128grams

chopped green chiles, drained 1teaspoon

chili powder 1Tbsp

honey 710milliliters

1% low-fat milk 6Tbsps

reduced-fat sour cream 296milliliters

uncooked pearl barley 1teaspoons

salt 113grams

cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 710milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are my top picks for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling

#14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2018Chateau Ste. Michelles' Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Their goal is to craft a refreshing, flavorful, medium-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is their “everyday Riesling” that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses, or chicken.