Lemon Barley Water (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Lemon Barley Water (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pearl barley
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 (1-inch) strips lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup honey , or more as desired
  • 3/4 cup gin , optional
  • lemon slices, as garnish

Directions:

  1. To clean the pearl barley, place it in a fine mesh strainer and pour boiling water over it. Drain.
  2. Combine the drained barley, water, and lemon peel in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain into a clean container, adding fresh water to bring to 4 cups in volume. Add the lemon juice and honey to taste, and stir well to combine. Refrigerate until well chilled.
  3. Serve chilled, mixed with gin, if using, and garnished with lemon slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 219.73 Kcal (920 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.23g 0%
Sodium 8.03mg 0%
Potassium 86.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 27.37g 9%
Sugars 18.18g 73%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 8%
Protein 1.38g 3%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 30.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 65.74 Kcal (275 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.07g 0%
Sodium 2.4mg 0%
Potassium 25.9mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.19g 9%
Sugars 5.44g 73%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 8%
Protein 0.41g 3%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 15%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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