Warm Wheat Berries with Tuna, Fennel and Olives Recipe

Name: Warm Wheat Berries with Tuna, Fennel and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup wheat berries (7 ounces), soaked overnight and drained or quick-soaked (see Note.; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; One 7-ounce jar imported tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped; 1 cup baby arugula; 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup wheat berries (7 ounces), soaked overnight and drained or quick-soaked (see Note.
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
One 7-ounce jar imported tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
1/2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup baby arugula
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1
In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Add the carrot, onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until slightly softened, 5 minutes.
3
Add the wheat berries, chicken broth and water and season with salt.
4
Bring to a boil and cook over moderately high heat until the wheat berries are tender, 30 minutes.
5
Drain well and return the wheat berries and vegetables to the saucepan.
6
Season with salt and pepper and let cool for 10 minutes.
7
Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon juice into the wheat berries.
8
Fold in the tuna, olives, arugula and fennel.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large carrot, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Warm Wheat Berries with Tuna, Fennel and Olives falls under the Seafood 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.

Warm Wheat Berries with Tuna, Fennel and Olives

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