Ingredients for Nutty Barley Brew
- 1 cup pearl barley
- Cold Water
- 5 cups water (plus extra for rinsing)
- 1/2 cup pecans
- Baby Carrots
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
- Vanilla Extract
- Ground Cinnamon
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How to Make Nutty Barley Brew
- Rinse 1 cup of pearl barley and cover with cold water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then drain.
- Return the rinsed barley to the pot. Add 4 cups of fresh water, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- In a blender, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup pecans, 1 medium carrot (peeled and chopped), and the zest of 1 lemon. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pot with the barley, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to very low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing firmly to extract all the liquid. You may need to strain twice for a clearer brew.
- Stir in Splenda or your preferred sweetener and vanilla extract to taste.
- Serve hot or cold. Garnish with ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
18g
Carbs
13g
