Name: Wheat Berries with Pecans
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 1/4 hours
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hard wheat berries (12 ounces); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup pecans (4 oz), toasted and chopped

There are generally two kinds of wheat berries available at natural foods stores and Middle Eastern markets: hard (high-protein) and soft (low-protein). Though either will work fine, we prefer the chewiness of the hard variety for this particular recipe. If you can find only soft wheat berries, subtract 10 minutes from the cooking time.

Cooks' note:

· Wheat berries (without pecans) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in a baking dish, covered, in a 350°F oven 30 minutes, then stir in pecans.

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