WHEAT-BERRY STUFFING WITH PEARL ONIONS

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Categories     Onion     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Fall     Healthy     Parsley     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 12 cups, serving 8 generously

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices country-style white bread
2 cups wheat berries
2 pounds pearl onions (see note, above)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces and in a large shallow baking pan toast in one layer in middle of oven until just dry, about 15 minutes. Croutons may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.
  • In a 4-quart kettle three fourths full of boiling water (do not salt water) cook wheat berries, uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour, and drain in a large sieve. Transfer wheat berries to a large shallow baking dish.
  • While wheat berries are cooking, in a large saucepan of boiling water blanch onions 3 minutes. Drain onions and when cool enough to handle, peel. In a large skillet melt butter over moderately high heat and sauté onions, stirring occasionally, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Chop parsley and add with onions to wheat berries. Wheat-berry mixture may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring mixture to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Add croutons and broth to wheat-berry mixture and toss to combine well. Bake stuffing in middle of oven, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until top is slightly crisp.

Kashifjan Kashifjan
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the day before Thanksgiving and it reheated perfectly.


Singhe Gems
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This stuffing was a bit of a disappointment. The wheat berries were undercooked and the overall flavor was bland.


100%Jim
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I thought this stuffing was just okay. It was a bit too dry for my taste, and the flavors were not very well balanced.


Echo Belfry
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This stuffing was a great way to use up some leftover wheat berries. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Teeboy Tope
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional stuffing.


Ed Mercado
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This is my new go-to stuffing recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of wheat berries and pearl onions.


Noah John
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The stuffing was good, but I think I would have preferred it with white bread instead of wheat berries. The wheat berries were a bit too chewy for my taste.


Chsher ali
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I found this stuffing to be too bland. I added some chopped fresh herbs and garlic, and that helped to improve the flavor.


Akhere Usunobun
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This stuffing was a bit dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough broth. I'll try it again with more broth next time.


Nacema Begum
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the pearl onions added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bijoy Oraw
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This stuffing was easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of chicken and vegetable broth, and added some chopped celery and carrots. It was the perfect side dish for my roasted turkey.


Rix Radice
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. The wheat berries and pearl onions added a nice texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


sunny Sahil
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This stuffing was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! I loved the combination of wheat berries and pearl onions, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again next year.