Wheat Berries, Tofu and Flavors of the Basque
July 17, 2010 in Main Dish, Wheat Berry Recipes by Joyce Bunderson
This is my Wheat Berries and Flavors of the Basque recipe, with tofu instead of the fish. The lime really completes the flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked wheat berries
14 oz. extra firm tofu, drained, cut into ½ inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
14 ounces diced tomatoes, no salt added variety works fine
2 cups zucchini, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
1 tablespoons orange zest
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Slice of lemon or lime with each serving
Directions:
If you have cooked frozen wheat berries, defrost; or cook 2 cups of wheat berries in 4 cups water for about 1 ¼ hour, until tender.
Infuse oil with chili flakes – about one minute. Add onions, tofu and mushrooms and sauté until onions are clear – about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, paprika, thyme, oregano, pepper, orange zest, and garlic – sauté until vegetables are tender and all ingredients are heated. Add the wheat berries and stir together. Serve topped with a slice of lemon or lime.
Beginning to add the second group of ingredients to the browned tofu, onions and mushrooms.
More flavor!
The last stir to blend the ingredients.
This was my dinner tonight.
Keisha said on February 3, 2012
I could smell this dish through my computer screen…I’m making it for dinner tonight…Lovely presentation…Thanks
Joyce Bunderson said on February 12, 2012
I just got back from a trip. You’ve reminded me how yummy wheat berries are – I’m going to cook this soon.
Sending my very best,
Joyce
Joyce Bunderson said on February 12, 2012
Hope it tasted and smelled as good as you had hoped. We love this recipe.
Best to you,
Joyce
Cathy said on February 2, 2013
Hi,
I am planning on having this in the upcoming week. I maybe overlooking what to do with the tofu, do you cook or pan fry with the onions?
Hope to hear from you soon,
Cathy
Joyce Bunderson said on February 2, 2013
Dear Cathy,
What a kind and gentle way of saying, “Hello, Joyce, you did not tell me what to do with the tofu in the directions. I’ll fix it, but so you can get going on it, I’ll tell you here what to do. After you infuse the oil with the chili flakes, put the tofu, mushrooms and onions in the oil and caramelize a bit. Then follow the rest of the directions. The pictures and captions may help. So sorry.
Sending my best,
Joyce