Wheat Berry, Chickpea and Pickled Vegetable Bowls

Ingredients

• Wheat Berries

  • 1 3/4 cups (350 g) soft wheat berries (see note)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water

• Quick-Pickled Vegetables

  • 3/4 lb (340 g) red cabbage
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) small yellow beets, peeled (4 to 6 beets)
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar

• Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup (40 g) pumpkin seeds
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) water
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) tahini
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup

• Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 can (19 oz / 540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• Topping

  • 4 cups (120 g) fresh baby spinach
  • Pumpkin seeds, to taste