Heart-Healthy Refreshing Barley Water
Quench your thirst and boost your wellness with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Barley Water, the perfect hydrating beverage packed with wholesome goodness. This soothing drink combines pearl barley simmered to perfection with aromatic ginger and cinnamon, creating a nutrient-rich base infused with warming flavors. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a touch of natural sweetness from honey balance the drink perfectly, while fresh mint leaves add a rejuvenating finish. Ideal for supporting heart health and digestion, this recipe is simple to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and a comforting simmer for ultimate flavor extraction. Serve it chilled for a revitalizing pick-me-up that pairs beautifully with any meal or stands alone as a nourishing sip throughout your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups water
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
Instructions
Rinse the pearl barley under cool running water to remove any dust or debris.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed barley and 8 cups of water.
Slice the fresh ginger thinly and add it along with the cinnamon stick to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes or until the barley is cooked and the water is infused with flavors.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the barley water into a large bowl or pitcher, discarding the barley, ginger, and cinnamon stick.
Let the barley water cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Once cooled, stir in the lemon juice and honey until the honey dissolves completely.
Refrigerate the barley water for at least one hour to chill.
To serve, pour the chilled barley water into glasses, garnish each with a few fresh mint leaves.
Enjoy the heart-healthy, refreshing barley water as a hydrating drink throughout the day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 349 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 922 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
