How To Cook Freekeh

Name: How To Cook Freekeh
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup freekeh; 2 1/2 cup water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Calories
130 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

How To Cook Freekeh

Isaac Lopez

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Learn how to cook freekeh, a delicious grain with a nutty flavor and chewy texture. Serve it with different proteins or add to salads and soups!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup freekeh see notes
2 1/2 cup water see notes

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Instructions

Rinse freekeh a few times to make sure it's clean and any debris is removed.
Place it in a saucepan and top with water. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
Cover with a lid, turn the heat down to medium low and cook until the grains are chewy and tender. Cracked freekeh will take about 25 minutes and whole grain will take about 40 minutes.
Once the grain is fully cooked, turn the heat off and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

When looking for freekeh, you will see whole grain or cracked. Both will work in this recipe and the amount of water will be the same. However, cooking time will be different.
You can use water, chicken or beef broth as well as vegetable stock to cook freekeh at home.
Serve it with Mediterranean shrimp, balsamic chicken or Turkish ground beef stew.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)