Wheat Berries with Mixed Vegetables
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 1 quart water
- 1 small head broccoli (3/4 pound), cut into small florets (3 1/2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 large summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Bring wheat berries and the water to a boil; reduce heat.
- Simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath.
- Fill another pot with water, and bring to a boil.
- Cook the broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer to the ice bath, and let cool.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low.
- Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium, and add the tomatoes, oregano, squash, eggplant, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); season with pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli and wheat berries, and continue to cook just until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
- Serve immediately.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 141
- Saturated Fat: .3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.8g
- Protein: 5.9g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fiber: 6.3g
berries, water, broccoli, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh oregano, summer, eggplant, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/wheat-berries-with-mixed-vegetables-394074 (may not work)