Wheat Berries with Mixed Vegetables

Name: Wheat Berries with Mixed Vegetables
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 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

January 26, 2012

Wheat berries, the whole unprocessed wheat kernels, are most often ground to make whole-wheat flour. Like other grains, these kernels can also be cooked—as in this recipe—until they are tender yet pleasantly chewy. An excellent accompaniment to meat or fish, this dish is also substantial enough to serve as a meatless main course.

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