What is Freekeh?
What is freekeh? Read why freekeh is such a fabulous grain and a building block of the Mediterranean Diet. Buy excellent roasted organic freekeh here.
What is freekeh?
Is freekeh nutritious?
Far more nutrient-rich than other grains like rice (which we love like this), freekeh is a powerhouse:
How to cook freekeh.
Freekeh also makes a fabulous cold salad. Dress it with your favorite vinaigrette–mine is rice vinegar, garlic, and olive oil. Sliced sweet onion or scallions are a must! Include fresh leafy greens such as arugula or spinach, plus cooked chickpeas, white beans, or lentils.

Simple Freekeh Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup freekeh
- 2 1/2 cups water, vegetable stock, or chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan with lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the freekeh and stir to coat with olive oil, gently toasting the freekeh.
- Add the water, vegetable or chicken stock and salt. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the freekeh. with a fork. Serve, or add any additions such as chickpeas, sauteed vegetables or chicken at this point, and serve.
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