Wheat Berries With Sautéed Onions And Dried Fruits
10m prep 20m cook 30m ready
Cooked wheat berries combined with sautéed onions, mixed dried fruits, and a hint of cinnamon. A hearty side dish that can be made with butter or olive oil and optional toasted nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups cooked wheat, spelt, or Kamut berries, or a combination of cooked grains
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as diced dried apricots or pitted prunes, dark or golden raisins, or dried currants, cherries, or cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and black pepper
- (¼ cup chopped toasted blanched almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups cooked wheat, spelt, or Kamut berries, or a combination of cooked grains
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as diced dried apricots or pitted prunes, dark or golden raisins, or dried currants, cherries, or cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and black pepper
- (¼ cup chopped toasted blanched almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat in a large skillet over medium heat: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
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Step 2.
Add and cook, stirring, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes: 1 medium onion, chopped
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Step 3.
Stir in: 3 cups cooked wheat, spelt, or Kamut berries, or a combination of cooked grains; 1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as diced dried apricots or pitted prunes, dark or golden raisins, or dried currants, cherries, or cranberries; 1 cinnamon stick; ½ cup chicken broth or water
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Step 4.
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring once or twice, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper
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Step 5.
If desired, sprinkle with: (¼ cup chopped toasted blanched almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
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