Wheat Berries With Roasted Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates

Name: Wheat Berries With Roasted Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries, freekeh (see note), or farro, washed and soaked in water for 10 minutes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or lightly salted water, plus extra as needed; 10 to 12 carrots, preferably mixed colors, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise (if possible, leave some of the green tops intact); Grapeseed or canola oil; Salt; 3/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons harissa, more to taste; 6 pitted medjool dates, cut into slivers; A handful of small mint leaves, for garnish; A handful of small dill sprigs, for garnish; Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cups wheat berries, freekeh (see note), or farro, washed and soaked in water for 10 minutes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or lightly salted water, plus extra as needed
10 to 12 carrots, preferably mixed colors, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise (if possible, leave some of the green tops intact)
Grapeseed or canola oil
Salt
3/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons harissa, more to taste
6 pitted medjool dates, cut into slivers
A handful of small mint leaves, for garnish
A handful of small dill sprigs, for garnish
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

Directions

1

In a colander, drain the soaked grains and shake dry.
2

In a medium saucepan with a tight lid, heat the olive oil.
3

Add the grains and cook over moderately high heat, stirring continuously until dry and sizzling, about 1 minute.
4

Add stock and bring to a simmer.
5

Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid just reaches the top level of the grains, about 8 to 10 minutes.
6

Reduce heat to very low, cover and continue to cook until liquid is absorbed and grains are cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes.
7

(Start tasting after 10 minutes; grains should be just tender at the heart.
8

Add more liquid 2 tablespoons at a time if the pan becomes dry.)
9

Turn off heat and set aside, covered, 15 to 30 minutes, to steam.