WHEAT BERRY TABBOULEH

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 can (14.5-oz) no-salt-added diced fire-roasted tomatoes undrained

2 1/2 cups whole wheat berries

3/4 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup snipped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 tbsp snipped fresh mint

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp garlic salt

1 lb chopped cooked chicken or shrimp

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a 4 to 5-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomatoes. Cover and cook on low 7 1/2 to 8 hours or until the wheat berries are tender.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer wheat berry mixture to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the cucumber parsley, green onions and mint.

For the dressing, in a jar with a screw-top lid, combine the lemon juice olive oil, cumin and garlic salt, Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over the wheat berry mixture; toss gently to coat. Top with the chopped chicken or shrimp Sprinkle the feta overall.

Yield: 8 servings

recipe and photo First for women 2022