Wheat Berries with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Name: Wheat Berries with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cups (12 ounces) soft white wheat berries (see Note); 6 cups water; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 thyme sprigs; Kosher salt; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved; Pepper; 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled; Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cups (12 ounces) soft white wheat berries (see Note)
6 cups water
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 thyme sprigs
Kosher salt
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
Pepper
4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

1
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the wheat berries and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, 5 minutes.
3
Add the water, cranberries and thyme and bring to a boil.
4
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the wheat berries are tender, 50 minutes.
5
Off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let stand for 5 minutes, then drain well; discard the thyme sprigs.
6
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375.
7
In a large bowl, toss the carrots, leek and mushrooms with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
8
Spread the vegetables on 2 large rimmed baking sheets and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender and browned in spots; transfer to a serving bowl.
9
Stir in the wheat berries and cranberries.
10
Fold in the cheese and season with kosher salt and pepper.
11
Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

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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: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 2 cups (12 ounces) soft white wheat berries (see Note), 6 cups water, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Wheat Berries with Roasted Vegetables falls under the General 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 Roasted Vegetables

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