Wheat Berries with Charred Onions and Kale

Ingredients for Wheat Berries with Charred Onions and Kale

• 240g wheat berries

• 2 medium onions, halved, divided

• 5 sprigs thyme

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more

• 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 bunch kale, stemmed, leaves torn into 2" pieces (about 8 packed cups)

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Ingredient info: Wheat berries, also called hard wheat, are available at most natural foods stores.

How to make Wheat Berries with Charred Onions and Kale

Combine wheat berries, 1 onion half, thyme sprigs, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until wheat berries are just tender but still firm to the bite, about 35 minutes. Drain; discard onion and thyme. Place wheat berries in a large bowl; let cool.

Cut remaining 3 onion halves crosswise into 1/2" slices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with wheat berries. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet. Working in 3 batches, add kale and cook, tossing occasionally, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and adding oil as needed between batches, until charred in spots, about 1 minute per batch. Add to bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and any remaining oil; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Disclaimer

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