Multigrain Breakfast Porridge

4½ cups water

½ cups uncooked wheat berries, rinsed

¾ teaspoons salt

¾ cup oats

3 tablespoons uncooked quick-cooking grits

¾ cup fat-free milk

¼ cup maple syrup

½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Combine water, wheat berries and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Uncover the pot and stir in the oats. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often. Taste to make sure the wheat berries are just undercooked. Cook a few minutes more, if necessary.

Stir in grits and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add milk and syrup to the pot. Simmer 1 minute more, stirring constantly or until porridge has thickened. Remove from heat; divide into bowls and sprinkle toasted walnuts on top. Serves six.

Nutrition values per serving: 61 calories, 7 g fat (.6 g saturated), 34 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein, 4 mg cholesterol, 312 mg sodium.

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