BORSCHT, RYE BERRY BORSCHT
Betty Tip: The rye berries are a nice complement to the hardy flavors of the cabbage and beets. Make it easy on yourself by using 3 1/2 cups purchased coleslaw mix in place of the chopped cabbage and carrot. Prep Time 30 Minutes Start To Finish 10 Hours 45 Minutes 8 Servings (1 2/3 cups each) Whole Grain Serving 1/2
Ingredients • 1 cup uncooked rye berries • 4 cups water • 3 cups chopped green cabbage • 6 medium beets (about 1 1/4 lb), peeled, chopped (3 cups) • 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) • 1 medium potato, peeled, cubed (1 cup) • 1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup) • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained • 4 cups water • 1 can (19 oz) cannellim beans, drained, rinsed • 3 tablespoonshoney • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions 1. In 5-quart nonstick Dutch oven, soak rye berries in 4 cups water in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2. Heat rye berries in water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes or until chewy but tender. Drain.
3. In same Dutch oven, heat cooked rye berries, cabbage, beets, celery, potato, carrot, onion, garlic, tomatoes and 4 cups water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 45 minutes.
4. Stir in beans, honey, salt, caraway seed and pepper. Cover; cook 30 to 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition 1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 15), Total Fat 1.5g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 640mg, Total Carbohydrate 69g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 16g), Protein 15g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 10%, Iron 20% Exchanges: 3 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 1/2
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