Wheat Berry Cereal

Slow Cooker Method

1 c. wheat

2 1/2 c. water

1/2 tsp. salt

Pick over wheat for any foreign bits, then rinse. Place ingredients in slow cooker. Cook 6-8 hours or overnight on low. Eat in the morning with a little sugar and milk, just like oatmeal.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Cooked wheat may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Fiesta Wheat and Bean Salad

This recipe is from the book "I Dare You to Eat It"

1 orange or red pepper, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 small red onion, diced

1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves chopped

1 small jalapeno pepper, cored and diced

juice of 1 lime

3 c. cooked wheat berries

1 can corn, drained (16 oz.)

1 can black beans, drained (15 oz.)

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 c. cider vinegar

1 T. sugar

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.