Wheat Berry Pilaf
Wheat Berry Pilaf
This is certainly a colorful and tasty way to serve pilaf. You can even mix it with brown rice if you prefer a two-grain version. Add meat and salad and make it the centerpiece of your meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 c. wheat berries
- 5 c. water or chicken broth
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp. thyme
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- ½ c. chopped onion
- ¼ c. chopped mushrooms
- ¼ c. chopped red pepper
- ¼ c. chopped celery
- ¼ c. diced carrots
Directions:
Bring water or broth to a boil. Add wheat berries and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Sauté onion, celery, mushrooms, pepper and carrots in olive oil. Mix vegetables and wheat berries. Add bay leaf, thyme and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes or until berries are tender.
