4.9 from 27 votes
Lemony Wheat Berries with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
A delicious way to eat whole grains! Wheat berries tossed with roasted brussels sprouts, shallots, walnuts and a lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup red wheat berries
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts trimmed and quartered
- 1 shallot large, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- ¼ cup walnut pieces
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine wheat berries and vegetable broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain off excess liquid. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- While wheat berries are cooking, start brussel sprouts. Toss brussel sprouts, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until browned, stirring halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven and stir in walnut pieces (they will toast on the hot baking sheet!).
- Whisk together lemon juice, zest, remaining oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add wheat berries and roasted vegetables; toss to combine, then serve.
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Notes
- This makes approximately four servings as a main dish, or six as a side dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1232IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
98mg
(109%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1232IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.