Wheat-Date Cereal Recipe
Ingredients
| Uncooked wheat berries | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Cut up dates | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Chopped almonds | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Packed brown sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1182 Calories from Fat 285
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31 g47.9%
Saturated Fat 7.8 g39%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 33.9 mg11.3%
Sodium 140 mg5.8%
Total Carbohydrates 194 g64.6%
Dietary Fiber 33.7 g134.6%
Sugars 33.9 g
Protein 47 g93.4%
Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 0.06%
Calcium 49% Iron 7.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Heat berries and water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; boil 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer until tender, 1 3/4 to 2 hours; drain.
Heat wheat berries, 1/2 cup milk, the dates, almonds, brown sugar and nutmeg just to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until milk is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Serve hot with milk and, if desired, additional brown sugar.
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