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White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits) takes several minutes to prepare.

White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits) takes several minutes to cook.

White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits) are:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion (I used 1 small onion when I made it)
1 garlic clove, minced
8oz white mushrooms, sliced
1 cup wheat berries (or use barley)
3-4 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
salt
3 cups finely chopped kale
1 1/2 cups (one 15oz can) white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup bacon bits (or to taste)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 tbsp butter or non-hydrogenated substitute
1 1/2 tsp savory (or substitute marjoram, thyme, sage, or a mixture)
black pepper

Here is how you make White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits):

1) In a large skillet, heat oil over med. heat. Add onion, cover, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.2) Stir in the wheat berries and 3 cups of stock. Season with salt to taste (amount depends on the saltiness of your stock). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries are tender and most of the stock is absorbed, about an hour. Halfway through the cooking time, stir in the kale. If needed, add more stock. Stir in the beans and bits and simmer until heated through, 3) When the berries are tender, remove from the heat and stir in the milk, margarine, and spice-of-choice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once.\Makes 4-6 servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.

The nutritional information for White Bean and Wheat Berry "Risotto" with Kale and Bacon (bits) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 228.4

• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 3.5 mg
• Sodium: 686.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
• Protein: 12.8 g