Rinse well under cool running water.

Place in a large heavy saucepan.

(Makes about 4 1/2 cups.)

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See Stovetop Variation.)

Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Stir in 1 1/4 cups cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Let stand for 1 minute.

Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.

(Refrigerate or freeze leftover wheat berries.)

Look for wheat berries in natural-foods markets in bulk or other near whole grains.

Contrary to popular belief, they do not require an overnight soak before cooking.

Simply boiling them for 1 hour soften the kernels and produces their characteristically chewy texture.

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