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Brussels Sprouts and Wheat Berry Slaw with Smoked Paprika Dressing





Total Time
1 hr 30 mins

Brussel Sprouts and Wheat Berry Slaw with Smoked Paprika Dressing




Photo by Alex Farnum
 1 cup wheat berries
  About 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  About 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika
 3 tablespoons dried currants
 3/4 pound brussels sprouts
Step 1
1

Bring 1 1/2 qts. water, the wheat berries, and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium covered saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until wheat berries are tender but not mushy (some should start to burst), about 1 1/4 hours. Drain.

Step 2
2

Whisk 1/2 tsp. salt, the pepper, oil, 3 tbsp. vinegar, the paprika, and currants together in a large bowl. Let stand while wheat berries cook.

Step 3
3

Cut brussels sprouts into fine shreds, preferably using a food processor with a slicing disk or a mandoline. Add brussels sprouts and wheat berries to dressing mixture and toss to coat. Taste and add more salt and another splash of vinegar if you'd like. Serve immediately.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Through step 2 up to 1 day, chilled. Bring to room temperature.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g10%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 201mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 4.3g16%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.