Bean Stew with wheat berries
Vaguely based on this Israeli Wheat Berry Stew, but bacon-y and with on-hand vegetables. I also had frozen collard greens, but didn’t get around to adding them towards the end.
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg turkey bacon, chopped
1 c wheat berries
1-1/2 c Assorted beans, soaked overnight
1/4 c brown rice
2 zucchini, chopped
26 oz can of tomatoes, diced
2 c vegetable stock
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds
In large french oven, saute garlic, onions, bacon until soft. Add wheat berries and saute for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then back to a low simmer for two hours. Season with salt and pepper and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.