Wheat Berry & Edamame Pilaf

1 c. wheat berries

1 c. wild rice

4 c. vegetable broth

2 c. frozen shelled edamame

1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 T. extra-virgin olive oil

1 t. dried thyme

Freshly ground black pepper

Rinse and drain the wheat berries and the wild rice.

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the broth, edamame, wheat berries, wild rice, bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, and thyme. Season with the pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the liquid is absorbed.

Serve hot, with a green salad.

Serves 12.

The Easy Heart Healthy Cookbook for Slow Cookers, p. 42.