Wheat Berries With Swiss Chard and Pomegranate Molasses Recipe

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Wheat Berries With Swiss Chard and Pomegranate Molasses
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Directions:

  1. Separate the chard's white stalks from the leaves, and slice the stalks into 3/8 inch slices.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot. When the butter has melted add the leeks and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add the chard stalks and cook for another 3 minutes., then add the leaves and cook for 3 more minutes.
  3. Add the sugar, pomegranate molasses and wheat berries, mixing well. Add the stock, 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper for taste. Cook on low heat for 60-70 minutes, or until the wheat berries are al dente. The base of the liquid should have evaporated, and there should be a caramelizing on the pan.
  4. Remove from heat, and do a taste test to check whether more salt, pepper and molasses is neede.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.24 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.81g 18%
Cholesterol 11.23mg 4%
Sodium 505.63mg 21%
Potassium 784.83mg 17%
Total Carbs 42.07g 14%
Sugars 13.46g 54%
Dietary Fiber 6.12g 24%
Protein 9.76g 20%
Vitamin C 51mg 85%
Iron 104.7mg 582%
Calcium 130.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.56 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.84g 18%
Cholesterol 2.7mg 4%
Sodium 121.64mg 21%
Potassium 188.81mg 17%
Total Carbs 10.12g 14%
Sugars 3.24g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 24%
Protein 2.35g 20%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 85%
Iron 25.2mg 582%
Calcium 31.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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