Three Grain Cereal With Dates And Cinnamon Recipe

Ingredients

c. pearled barley

1/4 c. quinoa

kosher salt

6 oz. Medjool dates (about 8 dates with pits)

boiling water

1 c. quick-cooking rolled oats

1 pinch cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the pearled barley over moderate heat for about 30 minutes, until tender. Drain the barley in a colander and shake off all of the excess water.Step 2Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, 1/2 cup of water and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.Step 3In a small, heatproof bowl, cover the dates with boiling water and let stand for 1 minute. Drain the dates in a colander and let them cool. Peel and pit the dates and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces.Step 4In another medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the oats and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cooked barley and quinoa, cinnamon, and half of the chopped dates, and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Spoon the cereal into bowls, sprinkle with the remaining dates, and serve. Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.