Cooked Wheat Berries
Recipe from EatingWell

Contrary to popular belief, wheat berries do not require an overnight soak before cooking. Simply boil them for 1 hour to soften the kernels, which will produce their characteristically chewy texture.


Cooked Wheat Berries

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Servings: about 4 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast and Brunch, Dinner, Healthy Cooking, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Seasonal, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    hard red winter-wheat berries, (see Tip)
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  • 7  cups
    cold water
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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Directions
1.
Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and salt.
2.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse. To serve hot, use immediately. Otherwise, follow the make-ahead instructions.

Tips:
Tip: Wheat berries can be found in natural-foods markets and online at King Arthur Flour, (800) 827-6836, bakerscatalogue.com, and Bob's Red Mill, (800) 349-2173, bobsredmill.com.
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition information
Calories 151, Total Fat 1 g, Sodium 265 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, Potassium 2 mg. Exchanges: Starch 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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