Triple-Herb Freekeh

Name: Triple-Herb Freekeh
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cracked freekeh; 1/2 a small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Meet freekeh ("free-kuh"), a toasted and cracked wheat big in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. It has a slightly smoky and nutty flavor and a pleasant chew, and is a good source of fiber and protein. If you can't find it in your grocery store, cooked brown rice is a great substitute.

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup cracked freekeh

1/2 a small red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Add 8 cups water and the freekeh to a medium saucepan and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Strain.
Meanwhile, soak the onions in ice water in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Strain well.
Whisk together the onions, basil, dill, parsley, oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooked freekah and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and add the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Alternatively, serve chilled, adding an additional tablespoon of lemon juice just before serving.)