Yummy Whole Grain Wheat Pilaf (Wheat Berry) Recipe

Name: Yummy Whole Grain Wheat Pilaf (Wheat Berry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries, rinsed; 2 cups water; 2 bouillon cubes (I use chicken but you can use veggie broth to make vegetarian); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large red onion, chopped (I chop mine pretty small); 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 large carrots, chopped (I also chop this very small for my toddler); 2 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped (can use regular mushrooms or Portobello caps instead); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1 gala apples, diced (optional); 1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries, rinsed
2 cups water
2 bouillon cubes (I use chicken but you can use veggie broth to make vegetarian)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped (I chop mine pretty small)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 large carrots, chopped (I also chop this very small for my toddler)
2 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped (can use regular mushrooms or Portobello caps instead)
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 gala apples, diced (optional)
1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)

1
Rinse the wheat berries.
2
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan and dissolve the bouillon cubes.
3
Add the rinsed wheat berries and cover.
4
Return to boil then reduce heat to simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and grains are firm yet chewy.
5
In a large skillet,heat olive oil over medium high heat.
6
Add onions and saute for about 5 minutes until translucent.
7
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic and carrots, cooking 3 minutes.
8
Add the mushrooms and saute until their released liquid has evaporated--about 10 minutes.
9
Push the veggies off to the side and use the free space in the skillet to scramble the beaten eggs.
10
Stir in the cooked wheat berries, pepper, onion salt and any OPTIONAL items you're going to add.
11
Cook 2 or 3 more minutes to heat through.
12
Voila!

467

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Protein

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup wheat berries, rinsed, 2 cups water, 2 bouillon cubes (I use chicken but you can use veggie broth to make vegetarian), 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yummy Whole Grain Wheat Pilaf (Wheat Berry) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yummy Whole Grain Wheat Pilaf (Wheat Berry)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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