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Basic Cooked Wheat Berries Recipe

Basic Cooked Wheat Berries Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup wheat berries, well washed
2 -2 1/2 cups water (most the time i only need 2 cups so watch) or 2 -2 1/2 cups broth (most the time i only need 2 cups so watch)

Directions:

Place washed berries in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook shaking the pan for around 3 to 5 minutes. Till they start to pop. Being careful not to over cook or burn.
Stovetop: Combine water and wheat in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and grain is soft and chewy, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Slow Cooker: Combine water and wheat in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	75.12 Kcal (315 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.59g	1%
Sodium	4.44mg	0%
Total Carbs	12.42g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	7%
Protein	1.77g	4%
Iron	80.4mg	447%
Calcium	23.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	39.03 Kcal (163 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.31g	1%
Sodium	2.31mg	0%
Total Carbs	6.45g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	7%
Protein	0.92g	4%
Iron	41.8mg	447%
Calcium	12.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

1.2

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
fat free,
saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

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