On the Menu Tonight - Happy Friday!!

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Wheat Berry Salad with Bacon

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Ingredients

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Serves 4
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1 cup wheat berries
kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup pecan halves (about 2 ounces)
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Directions
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1. In a large saucepan, combine the wheat berries, 4 quarts water, and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still slightly chewy, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

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2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350° F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Roughly chop the nuts.

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3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.

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Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. When cool, crumble and add to the wheat berries, along with the pecans, cherries, parsley, shallots, oil, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir gently to combine.

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Nutritional Information

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Calories 442
Fat 22g
Sat Fat 3g
Cholesterol 10mg
Carbohydrate 52g
Sodium 466mg
Fiber 12g
Sugar 8g

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P.S. Happy Friday the 13th!!

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