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How to Cook Wheat Berries (No Soaking Required) Recipe

How to Cook Wheat Berries (No Soaking Required) Recipe

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How to Cook Wheat Berries (No Soaking Required)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups wheat berries
7 cups cold water
1 tsp salt
7 tsp vegetable bouillon (optional)

Directions:

Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones.
Rinse well under cool running water and place in a large heavy saucepan.
Add water and salt (and veggie bouillon if using.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Drain and rinse.
To serve hot, use immediately. Otherwise, let them cool and use in your favorite wheat berry salad!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	301.69 Kcal (1263 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.37g	4%
Sodium	1415.06mg	59%
Potassium	4.21mg	0%
Total Carbs	49.86g	17%
Dietary Fiber	7.1g	28%
Protein	7.27g	15%
Iron	321.8mg	1788%
Calcium	123.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	27.77 Kcal (116 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.22g	4%
Sodium	130.26mg	59%
Potassium	0.39mg	0%
Total Carbs	4.59g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	28%
Protein	0.67g	15%
Iron	29.6mg	1788%
Calcium	11.4mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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