WHEAT BERRIES WITH BROCCOLI
I thought what I had in my pantry was farro, a strain of wheat that is slightly softer than our North American wheat berries, but when I tried to make a farro risotto and the grains took forever to become tender, I figured the grains must be wheat berries. So I used what remained to make this dish, which is more like a pilaf.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish
Time 1h40m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the wheat berries in a bowl, and pour on enough hot water to cover by an inch. Soak for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Drain the wheat berries, retaining the soaking water. Add the soaking water to the stock. Add salt to taste. Place in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli, blanch for three minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Bring the liquid in the pan back to a boil, and add the wheat berries. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour, until the wheat berries are tender. Remove from the heat, allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes and then drain over a bowl. You will need some of the liquid later.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add the garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute, then stir in the wheat berries and the broccoli and heat through. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
- Scoop 1/4 of the cooking liquid you set aside from the bottom of the bowl, where the starch has settled. Stir into the wheat berries, along with the Parmesan and parsley. Heat through, stirring until the cheese melts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1204 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Kyle Harding
kyle.harding@hotmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Lucas
lucas@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Sunday Elohor
elohorsunday0@gmail.comI love the nutty flavor of the wheat berries.
Rushana bergman
bergman-rushana95@yahoo.comThis dish is a great source of fiber and protein.
Farman Ud din
ufarman@aol.comI've never made wheat berries before, but this recipe made it so easy.
nashto 199
n164@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Paul Dedancer
d-paul51@hotmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal without meat.
HA SIB
ha-s@yahoo.comThis dish is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.
MD Raj Islam
md16@hotmail.frI added some grated Parmesan cheese to the top of the dish before baking. It added a delicious cheesy flavor.
Elia Nasr
n.elia100@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.
Thabani Madlala
tmadlala@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Sageer Malik
sageer.m60@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.
Nizar Kadiri
kadiri.n@aol.comThis dish is a hit with my whole family, even the picky eaters.
LUCIFER
lucifer@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I've tried it with different vegetables and grains, and it always turns out great.
Aleeha Waseem
w_aleeha@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber and protein.
Azukette
azukette80@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of wheat berries, but this recipe changed my mind. They were cooked perfectly and had a lovely nutty flavor.
Bethi Rani
b@yahoo.comThe roasted broccoli added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
Aleena Grozdanoff
a@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to create a delicious and nutritious meal.
Smart Lucky
lucky@aol.comThis wheat berries and broccoli dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply irresistible.