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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muhammad shahidlatif
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The belila was so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Elijah Peterson
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegan recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The belila was delicious and I loved the unique combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.
Boody Mohamed
[email protected]This is one of my favorite vegan dishes! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love to serve it with rice or quinoa.
Alexis Gayle
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this belila. The coconut milk really adds a nice richness to the dish. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.
Winhtet Oo
[email protected]This recipe was a little bland for me. I think I'll add some more spices next time to give it a bit more flavor.
Mr_Burger _09
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this dish. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but the way they were cooked in this recipe made them really tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
John Carlisle
[email protected]This belila was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use a milder chili powder or reduce the amount of it in the recipe.
katie gamez
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's so easy to find everything I need at my local grocery store. Plus, the cooking time is relatively short, so it's a great weeknight meal option.
Jocelyn Metcalf
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the fact that it was a vegan dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammed Musthapa
[email protected]The flavors in this belila were incredible! The blend of spices was perfectly balanced and gave the dish a depth of flavor that I wasn't expecting. It was also really nice to have a vegan dish that was so hearty and filling.
yeon
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and nutritious meal that my whole family enjoyed.
puskar bam
[email protected]This belila recipe is a must-try for vegan lovers! The combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices creates a hearty and flavorful dish that is both comforting and satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Highly recomm