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Wheat Berry & Wild Mushroom Stew

Wheat Berry & Wild Mushroom Stew

Wheat Berry & Wild Mushroom Stew

 

2 pounds cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin

½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling

2 tsp. minced fresh thyme or ½ tsp. dried

½ tsp. table salt

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus extra as needed

1½ cups wheat berries

½ cup dry Madeira or sherry, divided

6 ounces (6 cups) baby spinach

Grated Parmesan cheese

 

Microwave cremini mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, garlic, 1 T. oil, thyme, and salt in bowl, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in broth, wheat berries, and 6 T. Madeira. Cover and cook until wheat berries are tender, 8 to 10 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.  Stir in spinach, 1 handful at a time, and let sit until wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust consistency with extra hot broth as needed. Stir in remaining 2 T. oil and remaining 2 T. Madeira and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle individual portions with extra oil and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Savory Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

Savory Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

Savory Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

2 C. toasted buckwheat groats

1 T. Apple Cider Vinegar

4 C. water (or Bone Broth)

Sea salt a pinch

2 T. grass-fed butter

1 onion large

8-10 chestnut mushrooms

pepper to taste

2-3 sprigs flat leaf parsley leaves only

1 egg per person

 

To prep the buckwheat groats, place them in a large bowl with 2V2 C. of filtered water and the apple cider vinegar. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours (or overnight), then drain and rinse well. Transfer it a medium pot, add water and salt and cook for 15 minutes until the groats are soft and the water is evaporated. Take it off the heat, cover the pot with a lid and let it stand for additional 10-15 minutes Meanwhile slice the onions and mushrooms. Put a large frying pan on high-medium heat and when it’s hot add butter, onions and a pinch of salt. Salt will draw moisture out of the onions which will help with caramelizing process. Fry them slowly, stirring occasionally and not letting them burn. Once your onions look wilted and darker in color, add mushrooms and chopped parsley and sauté them for 5 minutes adding salt and pepper to taste. Now add the buckwheat and mix everything together, cook for 2 more minutes to bring all the ingredients to the same temperature and allow for the flavors to meld, taste for seasoning. In a separate frying pan, fry the eggs and top each portion with an egg.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 276

Fat: 13g

Fiber: 4g

Barley with Green Tahini Vinaigrette

Barley with Green Tahini Vinaigrette

Barley with Green Tahini Vinaigrette

1 1/2 cups pearl barley

1 pinch salt

1 medium sized zucchini, finely diced

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup tahini, stirred

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts

1 small jalapeño, seeded

1 garlic clove

1/2 cup chopped green olives

2 tbsp chopped drained capers

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

 

Cook the barley in a medium pot in plenty of salted water until tender but still chewy, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and cool.  Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the zucchini just until it turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Cool in ice water. Drain well and set aside. In a food processor, combine the oil, tahini, vinegar, scallions, jalapeño and garlic. Process until you have a smooth, thick green dressing. The mixture will thicken to a paste in the food processor. Add about 1/4 cup very hot water to thin. In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley and zucchini, the olives and the capers. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Mound the salad on a platter and sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve at room temperature.

 

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal

 

2 ½ C. Water

1 C. steel cut oats; do not use the quick cooking variety

1/2 C. canned pumpkin

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 C. brown sugar

3 C. water

1 C. half & half or alternative milk – optional, to serve

1/2 C. toasted nuts for optional topping

 

  1. Place the water, oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt in an electric pressure cooker and stir to combine. 2. Place the lid on the pot. Make sure the vent valve is in the SEALING position. Using the display panel, select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK function and HIGH PRESSURE, and use the +/− buttons until the display reads 15minutes. 3. When the cooker beeps to let you know it’s finished, switch the vent valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position, administering a quick release. Use caution while the steam escapes—it’s hot. 4. Stir in the walnuts and serve with a drizzle of milk of your choice, if desired, to cool the oats faster.