Tomato Freekeh

Freekeh is fire-roasted baby wheat. It can be found in international or Middle Eastern stores. It can be used to replace rice. It has a very distinctive flavor. Any veggies or spices can be added to this recipe. This freekeh recipe will have a thick tomato saucy consistency. It has a slight kick, too.

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup freekeh

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.