Tomato Freekeh

Tomato Freekeh

Freekeh, a fire-roasted baby wheat, is simmered with vegetable broth, tomato paste, and blend of paprika, cumin, and turmeric in this traditional Middle Eastern dish.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
160 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Rinse and drain freekeh. Place freekeh in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Stir vegetable broth, water, and olive oil together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir freekeh, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper into vegetable broth mixture; bring mixture to a boil.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer freekeh mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove freekeh from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Tomato Freekeh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup freekeh
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin

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