Wheat Berries and Roasted Cauliflower
July 20, 2010 in Side Dishes, Vegetables, Wheat Berry Recipes by Joyce Bunderson
There are a couple of salt-saving tricks in this recipe. One is the use of the limejuice and the other is the spices in the wheat berry mixture; herbs and spices often decrease the need for too much salt.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
3 cups of cooked Wheat berries
If you don’t have cooked wheat berries in your refrigerator or freezer, boil 1½
cups of wheat berries in 4 cups water, for about 1¼ hour.
Approximately 6 cups cauliflower florets, about 1½ inches in diameter
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
Ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Mix the limejuice and ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower florets and toss. Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, until browned. Stir every 15 minutes.
Sauté onions, green pepper, mushrooms, curry powder, salt and chili powder with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, until onions are clear and mushrooms have shrunk by half, add the minced garlic during the last couple of minutes. Add 3 cups of hot cooked wheat berries to the large skillet and mix.
Spread the wheat berries mixture on an ovenproof platter or a 9” X 13” baking dish.
Arrange the roasted cauliflower over the wheat berry mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for about 2 minutes. Serve.
Catherine said on April 14, 2011
Loved the step-by-step photos. Trying this tonight because it looks delish and healthy.
Joyce Bunderson said on April 14, 2011
Thank you so much for the comment. The photos add lots of time to making the recipes, but in my mind it can really help to see how a recipe goes together. You’re the first to mention the photos, so I really appreciate the comment. You’re right it is very healthy, and we love it when I make it.
Good Health Can Be Yummy, My best to you,
Joyce
Jim said on May 9, 2012
I’m gonna try this one. It’s sounds tastey and easy. Thanks for sharing.
Joyce Bunderson said on May 10, 2012
Dear Jim,
I hope you’ll love it!
Best to you – Good Health Can Be Yummy,
Joyce
Celi said on January 20, 2013
This was de-li-cious! I paired this with a baked fish – YUMMY! I made a few adjustments (replaced mushrooms for carrots, added fresh spinach along with the garlic, I only added a pinch of cayenne pepper to minimize the heat). PS: 1 1/2 cups of the berry wheat will yield 3 cups cooked so no need to measure. Thanks for the recipe 😉
Joyce Bunderson said on January 20, 2013
So glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂
Good Health Can Be Yummy!
Best to you,
Joyce