Wheatberries with Fragrant Spices, Currants & Almonds Recipe

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Wheatberries with Fragrant Spices, Currants & Almonds
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Directions:

  1. Drain the wheatberries.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the wheatberries and 3 cups of salted water to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, but pleasantly chewy, about 25-50 minutes.
  4. Drain well.
  5. Meanwhile, heat the oil or butter in a saute pan over medium low heat.
  6. Add the onion and scallions.
  7. Cook until translucent, about 7 minutes.
  8. Stir in the spices and rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spices become very fragrant.
  9. Add the currants, the broth and salt to taste.
  10. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender (15 minutes).
  11. In a bowl, combine the wheatberries, rice mixture and almonds.
  12. Stir in the parsley and lemon zest, and adjust the salt, pepper and cinnamon to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 181.24 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.29g 16%
Cholesterol 19.96mg 7%
Sodium 19.23mg 1%
Potassium 178.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.91g 6%
Sugars 4.76g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 6.95g 14%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 34.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.09 Kcal (901 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.21g 16%
Cholesterol 23.69mg 7%
Sodium 22.82mg 1%
Potassium 212.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.06g 6%
Sugars 5.65g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 10%
Protein 8.25g 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 8%
Iron 8mg 38%
Calcium 40.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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