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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Fahime Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of wheat berries, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
David Us
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! I loved the combination of wheat berries and broccoli.
A2Z Aminur
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
bovoni ricketts
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The wheat berries were undercooked and the broccoli was overcooked.
Smith Elizabeth
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Mst Maysa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of wheat berries, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Nithil Fernando
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! We all loved the chewy wheat berries and the flavorful sauce.
nikkiswildeight
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Natasha Abbasi1998
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Gedion Waithaka
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used brown rice instead of wheat berries, and it turned out great. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.
Azka ali H
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The wheat berries were chewy and flavorful, and the broccoli was tender and crisp. I added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste, and it was perfect.