Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal
Contributed By: EatingWell
Recipe by: Eating Well, Picture by: Ken Burris
This warming whole-grain porridge pairs cooked wheat berries with rolled oats, fruit and nuts for a filling, fiber-rich breakfast. Using a microwave makes preparation speedy, especially if you’ve thawed frozen cooked wheat berries overnight in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup Raisins
2 cups Nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 1/4 cups Cooked Wheat Berries (recipe follows)
2 teaspoons Brown sugar
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/4 cup Slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)
Preparation
Place oats, raisins, milk and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl. (No microwave? See Stovetop Variation.) Stir to combine. Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve. Stovetop Variation: Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in oats, raisins and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in cooked wheat berries and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
Cook's Notes
Recipe for Wheat Berries
2 cups hard red winter-wheat berries;
7 cups cold water;
1 teaspoon salt;
Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and salt.
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, follow the make-ahead instructions.