Wheat Berry Pilaf

A hearty Anatolian pilaf of chewy wheat berries and chickpeas toasted with buttery onion. A filling side dish; vegetarian and a source of fiber and protein.

Ingredients

• 350 g wheat berries (uncooked)
• 800 g (about 3⅓ cups) hot water
• 100 g cooked chickpeas
• 60 g onion
• 40 g butter
• 9 g (1½ tsp) salt
• 2 g (1 tsp) black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the wheat berries overnight in plenty of water, then rinse and drain before cooking (soaking time not included in the total).

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion. Melt the butter in a pot and cook the onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Add the drained wheat and toast for 3 minutes, then add the cooked chickpeas and stir for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the hot water, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 40-45 minutes until the wheat is tender and the water absorbed.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat, place a paper towel under the lid, rest for 10 minutes, then stir and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving