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6-grain hot cereal

Dietition's Tip

Make a big batch of this cereal on the weekend and reheat all week. Top with fruit or yogurt to add natural sweetness.

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 kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 quarts water

Directions

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.

Serves

Serves 14