Rye berry recipes

Food writing from the heart; from my pen to your kitchen. A creative diary by self-taught pastry chef and food writer Tina Vesić. A collection of original recipes and food photography, with guidance and encouragement to find your own baking confidence.

Rye isn't just for baking! Cooked like pasta in a pot of boiling salted water, the whole berries strike the perfect balance between chewy and tender, not to mention boast an impressive roster of nutrients. The earthy, pungent flavor works beautifully in our Swiss-Chard Frittata.

Leek Salad with Grilled Haloumi and Rye Berries

A recipe for a hearty roasted cauliflower bowl tossed with sprouted rye berries and chickpeas.

A perfect pot of tender-chewy grains is the foundation for an abundance of dishes. The earthy, nutty flavor and firm chew of whole grains make them an ideal choice for a hearty side dish. We found it easiest (and fastest) to cook the rye berries like pasta, simply simmering the kernels in a pot of water until they were tender but still chewy. Soaking overnight, while optional, helped shorten the cooking time and prevented the grains from blowing out. Sautéing the cooked rye berries in a…

Like its quinoa and farro counterparts, these pack a nutritional punch.

A bright and zesty salad featuring rye berries, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, capers and arugula tossed in a zippy vinaigrette. A delicious and nutritious make ahead dish!

A hearty salad with rye berries, tender carrots, onions, cilantro, celery, and toasted Marcona almonds in a simple olive oil vinaigrette.

Rye berries have a rich nutty flavor, but you can use any firm whole grain instead (farro, wheat berries, and spelt are all good choices).

These zucchini feta rye berry cakes with roasted cherry tomatoes are a hearty vegetarian main dish that is suprisingly savor thanks to sumac.

Take things to the next level with this curried cauliflower and rye berry salad, which blends tender cauliflower and hearty rye berries with a delightful curry touch. You can use whatever grain you like, cooked spelt or pearl barley work well – anything with a good, firm bite.

Looking for a hearty and nutritious alternative to risotto with a Scandinavian twist? This Springtime Rye-sotto with Leeks, Peas and Bacon is made with whole rye berries and is SO delicious and satisfying. Rye berries are wonderful in salads and soups, and make an excellent creamy risotto-style supper like this one.

Hearty breakfast porridge made from whole rye berries and topped with roasted sweet cherries

Rye has long been a staple grain in countries around the world, but in America, we rarely see it used in anything other than bread. Rye is a variety of grain that is not nearly as appreciated as wheat, and it should be! Because of its grey color, bakers usually add caramel color or molasses to bread doughs containing rye flour to improve the visual appeal of the finished product. Unlike rye bread, the color of cooked whole rye berries is not grey. It is a rich dark brown. Rye berries are the…

Rye Berry Succotash with Mixed Vegetables – Moveable Feast

This impressive and hearty salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures: Earthy beets, spicy arugula, crisp shallots and pop-in-your-mouth rye berries all tossed in a honey mustard vinaigrette. And alongside there's a Creamy Herbed Skyr Sauce to perfectly compliment the components and bring them all together.

My first introduction to rye breads came in the form of pumpernickel bread, those dark brown, unimaginably dense bricks (not loaves) of bread made with coarsely ground rye grains and rye berries. I…

A bright and zesty salad featuring rye berries, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, capers and arugula tossed in a zippy vinaigrette. A delicious and nutritious make ahead dish!

Instant Pot Rye Berries - use your Instant Pot to make easy, healthy and delicious whole grains, like these rye berries!