Healthy and Nutritious Instant Pot Wheat Berries Recipe

This Instant Pot Wheat Berries recipe is a healthy and nutritious option for a filling meal. Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, wheat berries make for a satisfying dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. With the help of the Instant Pot, you can easily cook tender and flavorful wheat berries in no time. This recipe is also versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients and seasonings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Rinse the wheat berries under cold water and drain.
2. In the Instant Pot, add the rinsed wheat berries, vegetable broth, salt, and bay leaf.
3. Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
4. Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
5. Once the cooking time is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
6. While the wheat berries are cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
8. Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, and black pepper.
9. Remove the bay leaf from the Instant Pot and add the cooked vegetables to the pot. Stir well to combine.
10. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. Serve the Instant Pot wheat berries warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

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