Tag: wheat berries

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Wheat Berry “Ribollita” 15

Ingredients 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms 6 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked wheat berries 1 3/4 […]

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Wheat Berry “Ribollita” 16

Traditional ribollita is a Tuscan specialty made of leftover minestrone warmed up with chunks of bread tossed into it. In this version, wheat berries stand in for bread, bulking up the soup with nutty flavor and pleasant texture. The Parmesan cheese rind that simmers in the broth enriches the whole pot with umami depth. It’s […]

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Golden Beet Salad with Wheat Berries and Pumpkinseed Vinaigrette

Ingredients 4 medium golden beets 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water 1/2 cup unsalted pumpkinseed kernels, toasted and divided 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots […]