HealthNotes

Warm Wheat Berry Pilaf

• From: California Olive Board

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips

• 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, sliced 1/2-inch thick

• 1 cup chopped asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

• salt and pepper to taste (optional)

• 2 tsp minced garlic

• 2 cups cooked wheat berries

• 1 cup olives, wedged

• 1 Tbs sherry vinegar

• 1 1/2 tsp chopped thyme

Simple to prepare and loaded with nutrients, this pilaf makes a delicious side dish or light main course.

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Mix in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and toss with wheat berries, olives, sherry vinegar and thyme. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.