Guest guest Posted October 21, 1999 Report Share Posted October 21, 1999 * Exported from MasterCook * Rice and Wheat Berry Pilaf with Baby Spinach Recipe By :Bon Appetit, September, 1999 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Grains Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup wheat berries 5 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup basmati rice 3 cloves garlic -- minced 6 oz pkg baby spinach leaves Place wheat berries in a heavy medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to saucepan to cover wheat berries by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain. Bring 4 cups water, wheat berries and 3/4 tsp salt to boil in the same saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until wheat berries are tender but still slightly firm to bite, about 1 hour. Drain. Heat oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and garlic. Stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups water and 3/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and cooked wheat berries; stir until spinach wilts and wheat berries are heated through. Season with salt and pepepr. Serve hot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 99 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (25% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 555mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : Posted to Veg-Rec on 10-21-99 Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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