Instant Pot Wheat Berries

Instant Pot Wheat Berries come out perfectly tender and ready to use in your favorite salads, soups, and other meals. Learn how to cook wheat berries in the Instant Pot for a method that is simple and effective.

What are wheat berries?

While wheat itself is incredibly popular, especially in the United States, whole wheat berries themselves are less common. A wheat berry is simply a whole grain kernel that only has had the outer husk removed. The wheat berry contains the bran, germ, and endosperm. All wheat products, like wheat flour, come from wheat berries. Wheat berries are a whole grain that is in high fiber.

Taste and Texture

Wheat berries have a nutty taste and a firm texture. They are great for using in both sweet and savory dishes. Even when cooked, this grain remains firm and chewy. 

What you'll need

How to make wheat berries in the instant pot

Step 1. Sort through your wheat berries and remove any bad ones or other debris.

Step 2. Add wheat berries to the instant pot and cover with water. Add salt, if desired. Place pressure cooker lid on top and make sure the nozzle is in the sealing designation. Set to high pressure for a cook time of 35 minutes. It will take several minutes to come up to pressure.

Step 3. After the cook time is up, carefully quick release to let out the pressure. Remove the lid and drain any remaining water.

Step 4. Use cooked wheat berries immediately or store in the fridge for later use. 

Recipe tip

You can double this recipe if you want (wheat berries are a great grain for meal prepping).

A good rule of thumb for liquid to wheat berry ratio is 3 parts liquid to 1 part wheat berries.

What are wheat berries used for?

Wheat berries are great in salads, soups, and as whole grains for a side dish. They can even be ground up to create your own whole grain flour. 

• As a replacement for barley in Beef and Barley Soup
• Added to your morning oatmeal for extra fiber and nutty flavor
• On top of a yogurt parfait

Storage

Store cooked wheat berries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cooked wheat berries can also be kept in the freezer for several months and thawed as needed.

more basic instant pot recipes

• instant pot green beans
• instant pot black beans
• instant pot pumpkin puree
• instant pot tomato sauce

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Instant Pot Wheat Berries

Sarah Baumeister

Instant Pot Wheat Berries are simple to prepare and come out perfectly cooked with minimal effort. Wheat berries are nutty and full of fiber!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 36 minutes mins

Course Instant Pot

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup dry wheat berries
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 1 tsp. salt optional

Instructions

 

• Sort through your wheat berries and remove any bad ones or other debris.
• Add wheat berries to the instant pot and cover with water. Add salt, if desired.
• Place pressure cooker lid on top and make sure the nozzle is in the sealing designation.
• Set to high pressure for a cook time of 35 minutes. It will take several minutes to come up to pressure.
• After the cook time is up, carefully quick release to let out the pressure.
• Remove the lid and drain any remaining water.
• Use cooked wheat berries immediately or store in the fridge for later use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gSodium: 590mgFiber: 3g

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