BELILA (VEGAN FRIENDLY)
Cooked wheat berries in milk from Egypt. Please take into consideration the time necessary to soak the wheat berries overnight and to cook them for one hour. Good for either breakfast or dessert but we enjoyed it better as the former. Wheat berries have quite a chewy texture so if you've never cooked with them before at least you know what to expect. As found in the cookbook 'Mediterranean Light' by Martha Rose Shulman. Vegan friendly.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak the wheat berries overnight in water to cover. Drain the next morning.
- Combine the wheat berries with 3 cups of fresh water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until the skins split. Drain.
- In the same pot heat the milk (or milk substitute) with the honey, cinnamon or piece of cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Gently heat until the spices start to become fragrant.
- Remove pan from the burner and stir in the vanilla extract and orange flower water. Note: if you used a piece of whole cinnamon stick remove it now.
- Stir in the cooked wheat berries and heat through if necessary. Or, as we did: spoon a serving of the wheat berries into a bowl and pour milk all around.
- Garnish the wheat berries with diced apple, powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey and the almonds.
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Noor ulhuda
[email protected]This belila is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Saqib Saqibmeo
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's a great addition to my collection.
Josip Viljevac
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Ssemanda Najibu Soprano
[email protected]I made this belila for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
That one guy
[email protected]This belila is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Itx_ Nazik
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
krishna karki
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this belila. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a strong flavor.
Ms Pamela Green
[email protected]This belila is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.
Sultan Ibrahim
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to this recipe, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!
Saru Shrestha
[email protected]I made this belila in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great way to have a hot, delicious meal without a lot of effort.
Jessica Moor
[email protected]I love that this recipe is vegan and gluten-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
Haik Kazarian
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Rahul Beeharry
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegan dishes, but this belila was surprisingly delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Nikas Chichikoshvili
[email protected]I made this belila for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it.
Said Islam
[email protected]This belila recipe is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lentils, rice, and vegetables.