Tomato Freekeh

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• 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.