Wheat Berries

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, freezing is recommended.

Wheat berries need to be cooked before eating, typically by boiling or simmering until tender.

Soaking them overnight can reduce cooking time.

They can be used in salads, pilafs, soups, stews, or ground into flour.

Root vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes)

Hearty greens (kale, spinach)

Legumes (beans, lentils)

Dried fruits (cranberries, apricots)

Nuts and seeds

Herbs and spices (rosemary, thyme, cumin)

Not cooking them long enough, resulting in a hard, unpleasantly chewy texture.

Forgetting to soak them, which significantly increases cooking time.