Wheat Berries with Bacon
Recipe information
Yield
6 Servings
Ingredients
1
1/2 cups dried wheat berries
6
slices applewood-smoked bacon, diced
2
cups chopped leeks (from 2 large leeks; white and pale green parts only)
2
ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced
1
/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1
/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1
1/2 tablespoons icewine mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Preparation
Step 1
Cook wheat berries in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 55 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Add leeks to drippings in skillet; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir until soft, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and butter; stir until butter melts. Add wheat berries and stir until heated through. Mix in bacon and icewine-cider vinegar mixture. Season with salt and pepper.