Freekeh: What Is It?, How To Cook It, Why Is Freekeh Good For You?
Cooking freekeh is a simple and easy way to add a delicious and healthy meal to your plate. All you need is a little bit of patience and a lot of freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freekeh grains
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- STEP 1. Cook freekeh according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- STEP 2. In a large bowl, combine freekeh, red onion, raisins, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve drizzled with more olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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