INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
1 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup minced scallions
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup minced dried apricots
1/4 cup toasted pistachios
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. In a small pot, boil the wheat berries in plenty of salted water 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. Toss the wheat berries with the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and let marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour before serving.
COMPLEX CARBS
Many people do not understand the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. In a nutshell, simple carbs are usually refined and ground grains, like white flour, white rice, and pasta. These carbs burn quickly in the body and are not a very efficient fuel. Complex carbs, such as whole grains and brown rice, are much more efficient fuels for the body and are therefore much healthier.