Wheat-Berry Caviar

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded & coarsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 1/4 cups pitted black olives
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons vegetable juice cocktail
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries
  • chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish) or fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. With food processor running drop ginger, chili, mustard and fennel seeds through feeding tube.
  2. When minced, add olives, oil, water and salt.
  3. Process until olives are nearly pureed, scraping down sides of work bowl as necessary.
  4. Combine the cooked wheat berries and olive mixture and toss to mix.
  5. Garnish.
  6. To cook wheatberries: Combine 3/4 cup wheat berries with 5 cups water.
  7. Bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. remove from heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour, or until berries are tender yet still crunchy.
  9. Drain and cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

471 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 31.1g 40% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 16.5g 59% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9774.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1952.8mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 183mg 100% DV
Calcium 651.3mg 50% DV
Iron 20.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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