Barley Risotto

[NYCmitch25]

Barley Risotto

2 quarts of water

1 c. diced carrots
1 c. diced onions
1 c. diced celery
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon of olive oil
&
1-1/2 c. pearl barley (rised)

1. Bring the water, carrots,onions, celery, bay leaves, & olive oil to a boil.
2. Once boiling add barley and cook for approx 20-30 mins., run it through a strainer. Eat.
3. OPTIONAL - before you eat it, add smart balance or butter 2-3 tablespoons & mix it in.

[NYCmitch25]

tired of brown rice? give it a try its VERY easy and good for you.

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Low GI rating

Glycemic Index Food Chart
Low Glycemic Index food (less than 55)
Foods with GI index between 55 and 70 are consider intermediate
High Glycemic Index food GI (more than 70)

Food List, Rating Food, Glycemic

Compared to other Cereal Grains

Pearl barley, Low, 25
Rye, Low, 34
Wheat kernels, Low, 41
Rice, instant, Low, 46
Rice, parboiled, Low, 48
Barley, cracked, Low, 50
Rice, brown, Medium, 55
Rice, wild, Medium, 57
Rice, white, Medium, 58
Barley, flakes, Medium, 66
Taco Shell, Medium, 68
Millet, High, 71

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[FitnessBrat]

wow - I didn't realize barley was THAT low on the GI. I've never had it - I'll give it a go - thanks :)

[Control]

Mmmmmm....barley.....