Mia Kouppa
https://miakouppa.comCretan palikaria or psarokoliva
A traditional Cretan recipe made with wheat berries and legumes, served on the day of the Epiphany
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 475kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 Jar with lid or medium bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed beans Chickpeas, navy beans, black beans, black-eyed peas were used here
- ¼ cup wheat berries
- ⅓ cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup dill chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 50 ml red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated rind of lemon
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse your wheat berries. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and then add the wheat berries. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the wheat berries are tender and chewy. You may also note that they crack open. This will usually take between 30 - 60 minutes, depending on the variety of wheat berry you use. See Recipe Note.¼ cup wheat berries
- While your wheat berries are cooking, prepare the rest of your ingredients. Rinse your canned beans very well and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and fresh herbs.3 cups mixed beans, ⅓ cup red onion, 1/4 cup dill, 1/4 cup parsley
- Once the wheat berries are cooked, drain and then add them to the bowl with your beans and onions. Prepare the dressing by combining all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and close with a lid. Shake until all the ingredients are well combined. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined well. Add as much dressing as you like to your salad and toss well to combine.1/2 cup olive oil, 50 ml red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 teaspoon grated rind of lemon, 1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1 teaspoon mustard, salt & pepper to taste
- Enjoy.
Notes
Wheat berries are easy to cook, but cooking times can vary widely based on the type you buy. Because of this, during the cooking I periodically check the wheat berries for doneness. I start checking after 25 minutes and keep checking every 15-20 minutes. Soft wheat berries can cook in as little as 30 minutes, whereas hard ones sometimes need as much as 90. Have patience, and keep simmering until the grains are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg