This recipe is hearty and filling but also vegan and packed with nutrients.  A cup of cooked wheat berries has about 300 calories and is full of protein, fiber, and iron.  The nutrition is equivalent to that of whole wheat, but the ‘berries are a whole lot more fun than whole wheat spaghetti.

Yield: 4 servings; Prep Time: Overnight; Cook Time: 1 hour

• 1 cup hard red winter wheat berries
• 2 tsp evoo
• 2 heaping cups frozen turnip greens
• salt and pepper, to taste
• large red onion, roughly chopped
• 12 oz package ground beef style veggie protein
• 20 oz Arrabiata or spaghetti sauce of choice

1. In a covered pot, soak the wheat berries overnight in 4 cups of cold water.
2. The next day, place the pot over high heat and set a timer for 50 minutes.  When the wheat berries have come to a boil reduce the heat and simmer for the remaining time.  After 50 minutes, remove from heat and drain any remaining water.
3. While the wheat berries are cooking, heat 1 tsp evoo in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Place turnip greens in pan and cook 2 minutes, stirring regularly.  Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add remaining tsp evoo and onions to pan and cook 2 minutes.
6. Add veggie protein to pan and cook 4 minutes, using the side of your spatula to break up the “meat” into smaller pieces.
7. Reduce heat to low and add sauce to pan for a final 3 minutes.
8. Serve “meat” sauce on top of wheat berries.