Breakfast Wheat Berries Recipe

Name: Breakfast Wheat Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries; 5 cups water; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup honey, agave syrup or brown sugar, or more to taste; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rose water, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground anise or fennel seeds; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup raisins or other chopped dried fruit of choice; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or a mixture for garnish; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt (optional); Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries
5 cups water
Salt to taste
1/4 cup honey, agave syrup or brown sugar, or more to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon rose water, to taste
1 teaspoon ground anise or fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or other chopped dried fruit of choice
⅓ cup chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or a mixture for garnish
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt (optional)
Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)

1
The night before, combine wheat berries, 1 quart of the water and salt and bring to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
3
Remove from heat, stir in the honey, agave syrup or sugar, rose water, anise or fennel seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins or dried fruit.
4
Cover and leave overnight (or for 5 to 6 hours).
5
In the morning, add remaining cup of water to the wheat berries and bring to a simmer.
6
Cook 30 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until berries are soft and splayed at one end.
7
There should be some liquid surrounding the wheat berries (add more water if necessary).
8
Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
9
Serve on their own with some of the liquid in the saucepan (stir in some milk if desired), or spoon about 1/3 cup yogurt into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of the berries, with some of the sweet broth.
10
Top with a handful of chopped nuts and a few pomegranate seeds if desired.

194

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup wheat berries, 5 cups water, Salt to taste, 1/4 cup honey, agave syrup or brown sugar, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Wheat Berries falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Breakfast Wheat Berries

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