Wheat Berries with Cauliflower, Almonds and Mint Recipe

Name: Wheat Berries with Cauliflower, Almonds and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup blanched almonds; 1 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight and drained; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 head of cauliflower (2 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Freshly ground pepper; 6 mint leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/3 cup blanched almonds
1 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight and drained
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 head of cauliflower (2 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper
6 mint leaves, finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden.
3
Let the almonds cool, then coarsely chop.
4
In a large saucepan, cover the wheat berries with 8 cups of water.
5
Add 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a simmer.
6
Cook the wheat berries over moderate heat until tender but still chewy, about 45 minutes.
7
Drain well.
8
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.
9
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
10
Add the cauliflower and cook over moderately high heat until it begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
11
Add the chicken broth, cover and simmer over moderate heat until the cauliflower is just tender, about 5 minutes.
12
Uncover the skillet and cook until all of the broth has evaporated but the vegetables are still moist, about 5 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
In a medium bowl, mix the wheat berries with the cauliflower, toasted almonds and mint and season with salt and pepper.
16
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup blanched almonds, 1 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight and drained, Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berries with Cauliflower, Almonds and Mint falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Wheat Berries with Cauliflower, Almonds and Mint

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