Nut-Free Asure (Noah's Pudding)

Indulge in the wholesome comfort of Nut-Free Asure (Noah's Pudding), a delightful twist on the traditional Turkish dessert that’s bursting with texture and natural sweetness. This allergy-friendly version omits nuts while embracing a medley of tender wheat berries, dried fruits like apricots and figs, creamy chickpeas, and hearty white beans. Simmered to perfection with sugar and a touch of aromatic orange zest, this creamy pudding is finished with vibrant pomegranate seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an irresistible pop of flavor. Ideal for gatherings or as a healthy, plant-based treat, this nut-free Asure is perfect served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile dessert the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Wheat berries
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried figs
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Currants
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas
• 1 cup Canned white beans
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 12 cups Water
• 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wheat berries under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the wheat berries and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and white beans. Set aside.

Step 4

Cut the dried apricots and dried figs into small pieces.

Step 5

Once the wheat berries are tender, add the remaining 4 cups of water, dried apricots, dried figs, raisins, currants, chickpeas, white beans, and salt to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil again and then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the granulated sugar and orange zest. Continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 8

The mixture should thicken and become creamy. You can add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat and let the pudding cool slightly.

Step 10

Ladle the Asure into individual serving bowls.

Step 11

Top with pomegranate seeds and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Step 12

Serve the Asure warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4589.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4345.9

Total Fat 13.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2092.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1002.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 113.3g	0%
Total Sugars 497.2g
Protein 107.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 863.8mg	0%
Iron 31.1mg	0%
Potassium 6439.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 88.0%