Warm Wheat Berry Pilaf
Simple to prepare and loaded with nutrients, this pilaf makes a delicious side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 cup chopped asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups cooked wheat berries
- 1 cup olives, wedged
- 1 Tbs sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped thyme
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Mix in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and toss with wheat berries, olives, sherry vinegar and thyme. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 241
Calories from Fat 13 (5%)
(2%)Total Fat 1g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(3%)Cholesterol 10mg
(29%)Sodium 692mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 28g
(24%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(24%)Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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