What is freekeh? Why did we have half a pack to use up? I don't have the answers for you. But found this recipe and here we go:
Recipe
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small eggplant, diced
- 1 squash, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 dates, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, with liquid
- 1/4 c olives
- 2 tsp ras el hanout (substituting a mix of spices we had on hand seemed to work out)
- 1 1/2 c freekeh
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 c veggie broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
Saute your veggies & garlic in some oil, then add dates, chickpeas, olives, spices & freekeh and keep going a couple more minutes. Then add the lemon juice, broth & paste and simmer about 15-20 minutes, until teh grains are tender and liquid absorbed (can add more water if needed).
Notes
Turns out, freekeh is pretty good! It has a nice smoky flavor that went well in this eclectic dish. Successfully used it up and had a delicious dinner and good leftovers... Is more freekeh in the future?
