Wheat berries are an ancient grain gaining popularity for their nutritional value and unique flavor. With a chewy texture and nutty taste, wheat berries can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from hearty salads to warm and comforting soups. When paired with pecans, a rich and buttery nut, wheat berries create a delicious and satisfying meal. This article will explore various recipes to cook wheat berries with pecans, combining the goodness of whole grains with the delectable flavor of pecans.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY-PECAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD
I love to experiment with different grains and wanted to give wheat berries a try. My whole family goes nuts for this salad, especially my mom. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook wheat berries according to package directions; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine the next 5 ingredients; add wheat berries. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WHEAT BERRIES WITH PECANS
Categories Side Pecan Spring Whole Wheat Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook wheat berries in a 4-quart pot of boiling water (unsalted), uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour, then drain in a large sieve.
- After wheat berries have been cooking 45 minutes, cook onion in butter and oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wheat berries, kosher salt, pepper, and pecans.
WHEAT BERRY SALAD
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 1h38m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the walnuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
ROASTED CARROTS AND BEETS WITH PECAN PESTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Tear off 3 pieces of foil; put 2 beets on each sheet. Drizzle the beets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap in the foil. Transfer the carrots and beets to the oven; bake the carrots until browned and tender, 30 to 35 minutes, and bake the beets until easily pierced with a knife, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring, about 5 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a food processor; add the parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Pulse a few times to make a paste. With the machine running, gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and puree until smooth. Add the parmesan and pulse to combine.
- Let the beets cool slightly, then peel and cut into wedges. Transfer to a large bowl or serving dish and add the carrots and pesto; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
TWO-BERRY CRISP WITH PECAN STREUSEL TOPPING
No need for fresh berries when you have this crisp recipe that uses pie filling and frozen berries.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
- In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spread in baking dish. Sprinkle oat mixture over top.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until fruit mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 1/2 g
WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND DRIED CHERRIES
I love wheat berries and enjoy them in salads. I am posting a few wheat berry salads from different books and websites. This is my riff on an Ellie Krieger Wheat Berry Salad from the Food Network website. Plan ahead, wheat berries should be soaked overnight before cooking and this time is not included with the prep or cooking time.
Provided by Garlic Chick
Categories Grains
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 side dish servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover the wheat berries with water and soak overnight.
- The next day place the wheat berries with 8 cups of water in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender, uncovered
- Drain and refrigerate until completely cooled
- Add walnuts, celery, cherries, scallion and parsley to the wheat berries.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Stir dressing into salad.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 20.7, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.5
WHEAT BERRY SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES
Ellie Krieger's recipe from Food Network. It's the closest I can find to the wheatberry salad I've had from the deli at Whole Foods, which is to die for! This has tons of 5 star reviews on FN's website. Posting for safekeeping!
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Grains
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat berries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the nuts in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
WHEAT BERRIES WITH CHARRED ONIONS AND KALE
A healthy, full-flavored side dish that will sell you on an undersung grain.
Provided by Oliver Strand
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine wheat berries, 1 onion half, thyme sprigs, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until wheat berries are just tender but still firm to the bite, about 35 minutes. Drain; discard onion and thyme. Place wheat berries in a large bowl; let cool.
- Cut remaining 3 onion halves crosswise into 1/2" slices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with wheat berries. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet. Working in 3 batches, add kale and cook, tossing occasionally, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and adding oil as needed between batches, until charred in spots, about 1 minute per batch. Add to bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and any remaining oil; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked wheat berries. If using uncooked wheat berries, rinse them well and soak them overnight in water. This will help them cook more evenly.
- To toast the pecans, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- To assemble the salad, combine the wheat berries, pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Wheat berries are a healthy and versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. This salad is a delicious and easy way to enjoy wheat berries. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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