Southwestern Wheat Berry Pilaf Recipe

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Southwestern Wheat Berry Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Place wheat berries in a medium bowl; cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries. Cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain.
  2. Place wheat berries in a medium saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above wheat berries. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cut chiles in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place chile halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil chiles 8 minutes or until blackened. Place chiles in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and seal; let stand 10 minutes. Peel chiles, and chop.
  4. Combine chiles, wheat berries, bell pepper, and next 8 ingredients (bell pepper through beans) in a large bowl; stir well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 111.96 Kcal (469 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.86g 6%
Sodium 198.49mg 8%
Potassium 184.12mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.45g 5%
Sugars 2.68g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 14%
Protein 2.42g 5%
Vitamin C 40.1mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 54.1mg 301%
Calcium 23.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.8 Kcal (363 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.99g 6%
Sodium 153.89mg 8%
Potassium 142.75mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.98g 5%
Sugars 2.08g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.77g 14%
Protein 1.88g 5%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 26%
Iron 42mg 301%
Calcium 18mg 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

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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