Freekeh Recipes

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HOW TO COOK FREEKEH



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Freekeh is an ancient grain made from roasting the young, green grains of durum wheat, and it has been a staple in Middle-Eastern and North African cuisines for centuries. It's a nutritional powerhouse that cooks up quickly into a slightly firm and chewy grain with a nutty, smoky, and savory flavor. It's a great substitute for grains like quinoa, wheatberries, and farro.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup cracked freekeh
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add freekeh and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until freekeh is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Use immediately or spread on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool.

TOMATO FREEKEH



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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.

Provided by Nesreen

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 350.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN WITH FREEKEH



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Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium chicken (about 3 pounds)
1 medium onion, peeled
3 cinnamon sticks
Coarse sea salt, or kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1½ cups freekeh (see note)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound plain yogurt (optional)
Cilantro for serving
lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken and put in a medium saucepan. Add 7 cups water and set over high heat. When the water is about to boil, skim the surface, then add the onion, cinnamon sticks and 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Remove 3 cups of stock and reserve. Cook the chicken for 30 minutes more.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the freekeh and stir until it is well coated. Let toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the stock and add the ground cinnamon, allspice, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or more, until the freekeh is cooked to your liking. (At this point if the stock has all been absorbed, turn off the heat, recover the pot and let steam while you prepare the chicken. If the freekeh is too wet, drain excess stock and let steam as above.)
  • Transfer the chicken to a chopping board and cut into 4 or 8 pieces, keeping the skin or not, as desired. Spoon the freekeh into a shallow serving bowl and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Garnish with cilantro, lemon, additional salt, pepper and ground cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately with a bowl of plain yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 748, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1003 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

HOW TO COOK FREEKEH



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How to cook freekeh into tender, chewy perfection!

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup freekeh (135 g)
2 ½ cups water or broth (or amount listed on the package, 590 mL)

Steps:

  • Cook: Combine freekeh and water (or broth) in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Rest: Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain excess moisture from the pot, then fluff freekeh with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup cooked freekeh, Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 5 g

FREEKEH, CHICKPEA AND HERB SALAD



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There is a lot to love about freekeh, an earthy grain that I'd like to see catch on in more kitchens. It cooks up in about 25 minutes, and it's light, like coarse bulgur, which it resembles, except that the color is darker and greener. But freekeh has a more complex flavor than bulgur. What stands out is its smokiness, a result of the production process, in which durum wheat - the type used for many pastas - is harvested while still green and soft, and carefully roasted in the husk over open fires. The wheat is beaten to remove the chaff, and in the Middle East it is sold whole or cracked. The cracked version is what you're more likely to find here in the United States, and happily it's become easy to do so. Look on the shelves of Middle Eastern markets, at whole-food markets or online. Cracked freekeh is tastier and easier to work with than whole freekeh. Add it to soups or stews, or use in the same way you would use rice or bulgur. The cracked wheat has a grassy, herbal quality that also makes it great for use in lemony salads like this one, in which the freekeh is tossed with chickpeas, scallions and a welcome dash of bright green in the form of fresh mint and parsley.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup freekeh
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup thinly sliced celery, plus 3 tablespoons chopped leaves
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground, more to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or puréed (optional)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and add freekeh. Toast in the dry pan, shaking pan or stirring, until freekeh becomes fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Turn off heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel over the pot and return lid. Let sit at least 10 minutes. Uncover and allow freekeh to cool another 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine freekeh, chopped herbs, celery, scallions and chickpeas and toss together. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and olive oil; toss with salad. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Serve right away or let sit for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

TRIPLE-HERB FREEKEH



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Meet freekeh ("free-kuh"), a toasted and cracked wheat similar to bulgur. It has a slightly smoky and nutty flavor and a pleasant chew, and is a good source of fiber and protein. If you can't find it in your grocery store, cooked brown rice is a great substitute.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cracked freekeh
1/2 a small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add 8 cups water and the freekeh to a medium saucepan and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Strain.
  • Meanwhile, soak the onions in ice water in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Strain well.
  • Whisk together the onions, basil, dill, parsley, oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooked freekah and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and add the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Alternatively, serve chilled, adding an additional tablespoon of lemon juice just before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

FREEKEH



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Keep a batch of this tasty whole grain in the fridge and add to weeknight meals in a flash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups freekeh (a kind of wheat berry), rinsed
Coarse salt
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring freekehand 10 cups well-salted waterto a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until grains aretender but still chewy, about 45minutes. Remove from heat andstir in garlic. Let cool slightly. Pourfreekeh and cooking liquid ontoa rimmed baking sheet to cool.

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