Vegetarian chili with wheatberries!!!!


  • Ok ok I know what you might be thinking...WHATS A WHEATBERRY????!!!!?!?!

Wikipedia says:
  • The term wheatberry or wheat berry refers to the entire wheat kernel (except for the hull), comprising the bran, germ, and endosperm. Wheatberries have a tan to reddish brown color and are available as either a hard or soft processed grain. They are often added to salads or baked into bread to add a crunchy texture.
  • Since the wheat kernel is left intact, virtually none of the nutrients are stripped away. A cup of cooked wheat berries has about 300 calories and is packed with fiber, protein and iron. Tasty sprouts are loaded with vitamin E, a cell-protecting antioxidant, and magnesium, which is good for healthy bones and muscles.
They are healthy and filled with nutrients, and taste great! I had an amazing chili years ago made with them and I thought I'd try to make my own.


What you need:
  • 2 medium red onions, chopped
  • 1 small red pepper,chopped 
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 2 14-ounce cans  fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups cooked wheat berries
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro


  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, chipotle to taste, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  2. Stir in cooked wheat berries and heat through, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each bowl with avocado and cilantro.

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