Instant Pot Wheat Berries
Instant Pot Wheat Berries deliver a pleasantly chewy texture with a toasty, nut-like flavor that suits both hearty salads and simple side dishes. Pressure cooking locks in their wholesome bite while keeping the grains distinct, ideal for meal prep, grain bowls, or pairing with roasted vegetables and proteins.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Add water and wheat berries, then stir once.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select Manual pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Drain the wheat berries and mix in the salt.
- Calories 142.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.73 g Low Source
- Carbs 31.68 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.39 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 13.76 mg Low Source
- Fiber 7.72 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 15.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.27 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten