Tomato Freekeh

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.