Autumn Butternut Squash And Wheat Berry Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups hard red winter wheat berries
    3 cups water
    2 cups butternut squash, diced
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    zest of one large orange
    3 tablespoons orange juice
    1 tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
    1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
    3/4 cup dried cranberries
    1/4 cup almonds, sliced (optional)
Preparation
    Bring water to a boil and add wheat berries. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until soft, about 45-50 minutes and drain.
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
    Toss the squash with 1 tablespoons olive oil, place on a baking sheet and roast for approximately 20-30 minute Cool on paper towel to soak up any extra olive oil.
    Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette. Mix orange zest, orange juice, 1 tablespoons olive oil and syrup together.
    In large bowl combine wheat berries, roasted squash, vinaigrette, parsley and cranberries. Cool down in refrigerator - this may add a little to the total time.
    To serve, top with sliced almonds (optional).

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