Wheat Germ - anyone?

[hutt96]

I've recently deiscovered the wonderful taste of wheat germ. While my use of it is thus far restricted to adding it to my yogurt, I'd be interested in additional recipes anyone can suggest.

Also, I go through the stuff so quickly, it can get pretty expensive... anyone know where I can find the stuff sold in bulk? I'm particularly fond of the brand Kretchmer (especially the Honey Crunch variety).

Thanks, ya'll!

[BlueMoose]

My local grocery store sells it in bulk, I think 99 cents per lb. I use it in lots of muffins and baking. I think a general rule of thumb is you can replace 1/4 of the flour in a recipe with wheat germ.

[crlykat]

I just saw this in our local paper:

Garlic-Crusted Turkey Burgers hot from the grill are tasty to bite into, with
their fresh garlic flavor and stylish sun-dried tomato topping.

Other advantages: They are easy to make, outdoors or in a kitchen broiler,
and each burger contains less than 5 grams of fat.

The topping may be made a day ahead and refrigerated until just before use.

Garlic-Crusted Turkey Burgers With Sun-Dried Tomato Topping

Ingredients
For topping:

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes

1/3 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

For burger:

1 pound ground turkey breast

1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

Optional:

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 lettuce leaves

6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split, lightly toasted

1. Prepare topping: Soften tomatoes in boiling water; drain and chop. In small bowl, combine tomatoes, yogurt and basil; mix well. Set aside.
(Topping may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.)

2. Prepare burgers: Prepare charcoal grill or heat broiler. Combine all ingredients except garlic, lettuce and buns; mix lightly but thoroughly.

Shape mixture into 6 (1/2-inch) thick patties. Sprinkle garlic evenly over
both sides of patties, pressing gently. Place on grill over medium coals or
on rack of broiler pan.

3. Grill or broil 4-5 inches from heat source 3-4 minutes per side or until
no longer pink and juices run clear. Line bottom half of each hamburger bun with lettuce; place burger on top. Spread top of burger with about 1 tablespoon topping; close with top half of bun.

Nutrition facts per serving (1/6 of recipe): 240 calories, 4.5 grams fat,
17 percent calories from fat, 35 milligrams cholesterol, 320 milligrams sodium
Source: Kretschmer Wheat Germ

[kwormann]

hutt96...I also like wheat germ...yogurt, baking, etc. Just an FYI...if you are at all concerned with hydrogenated oils, I believe it is in the honey wheat germ. I usually buy from Whole Foods.

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Kim

[cdm]

I have a great recipe that you can use wheat germ in though it is optional. Its from "have your cake and eat it too" By Susan G Purdy.

Pineapple Banana Cake

Butter-flavor no stick cooking spray
1/4 C canola or safflower oil
1 Large egg plus 2 large egg whites
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 C unsifted all-purpose flour
3/4 C unsifted whole wheat pastry flour (or use a total of 1 1/2 C all-purpose flour)
1/2 Tsp baking soda
1/2 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp cinnamon
1/4 Tsp nutmeg
3/4 C granulated sugar
1/4 C toasted wheat germ (optional but yummy)
1 8-oz. can unsweetened crushed pineapple (fruit plus juice)
1 C mashed ripe banans (2 med, or 3 small)
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 350. Coat the baking pan (8x12") with cooking spray. Dust the pan with flour, and tap out excess flour.

2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, egg and egg whites, and vanilla. Whisk to blend well.

3. Place a strainer over the bowl. Add both flours, the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and sift the dry ingredients onto the wet. Add the sugar and wheat germ, if using, and stir with a wooden spoon to blend well. Stir in the pineapple, with its juice, and the bananas, and mix well.

4. Turn the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then sift a little confectioners' sugar over the top. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Yields 12 servings