Wheat berry edamame salad
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Wheat berries are the edible part of the wheat kernel before undergoing any processing. They have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. These little gems are high in fiber and have been shown to reduce inflammation and boost metabolism.
Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients:
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup dry wheat berries
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 cup chopped red tomato
- ¾ cup finely chopped red onion
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Cracked black pepper and kosher salt to taste
Directions:
Combine water and wheat berries in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 55 minutes. Place in a fine mesh strainer, run under cold water to cool quickly, drain. Combine the wheat berries with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours in advance. Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional information (per serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Unsaturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 65mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Sugar: 11g
- Protein: 11g
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