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.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

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

PREP

10 mins
COOK

1 hr
READY IN

1 hr 25 mins

Directions

Rinse and drain freekeh. Place freekeh in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
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.
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.