BREAKFAST WHEAT BERRIES
Wheat berries sweetened with honey and perfumed with rose water and spices make a delicious breakfast on their own or stirred into yogurt (that's the way I prefer to serve this). Whether you use farro, kamut, spelt or wheat berries (and whether you are cooking them for breakfast or for dinner) the trick here is to cook the grains for as long as it takes for them to really soften and to splay (that is, to burst at one end).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, quick, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- The night before, combine wheat berries, 1 quart of the water and salt and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove from heat, stir in the honey, agave syrup or sugar, rose water, anise or fennel seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins or dried fruit. Cover and leave overnight (or for 5 to 6 hours).
- In the morning, add remaining cup of water to the wheat berries and bring to a simmer. Cook 30 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until berries are soft and splayed at one end. There should be some liquid surrounding the wheat berries (add more water if necessary). Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
- Serve on their own with some of the liquid in the saucepan (stir in some milk if desired), or spoon about 1/3 cup yogurt into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the berries, with some of the sweet broth. Top with a handful of chopped nuts and a few pomegranate seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 591 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
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Prabhjot Singh
[email protected]These wheat berries are a great way to add some variety to your breakfast routine. They're healthy, filling, and delicious.
Gutu Gurung
[email protected]Meh.
OOSO YOUSSEF
[email protected]These wheat berries are so versatile! I've used them in salads, soups, and even as a side dish. They're always delicious.
New Islam New IsIam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of wheat berries, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The spices and herbs really helped to improve the flavor.
Dream'99
[email protected]These wheat berries are the perfect addition to my morning yogurt bowl. They're chewy, nutty, and add a nice bit of texture. I also love that they're a good source of fiber and protein.
Shani Adeel
[email protected]Way too bland.
mir nuruddin
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy breakfast recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The wheat berries are a great source of fiber and protein, and the berries and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Nureini Ajagbe
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I'll stick to my regular oatmeal.
Atifsamr Atifsamr
[email protected]I made this for my breakfast this morning and it was the perfect start to my day. The wheat berries were filling and flavorful, and the berries and nuts added a nice sweetness and crunch.
MK Naeem
[email protected]These were delicious! I especially loved the crispy texture.
Ahsraful Poll
[email protected]I found the wheat berries to be a bit too chewy for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a little less time next time.
Umar Ali
[email protected]Meh, not my favorite.
Mdnaushad Raja
[email protected]I've been eating wheat berries for years and this is one of the best recipes I've tried. The addition of spices and herbs really takes them to the next level.
Mariama Tarawally
[email protected]Really easy to make and very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.
Little Dice
[email protected]These wheat berries turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were cooked perfectly. I served them with fresh berries and nuts and they were a hit with my family.