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cheesy freekah

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

What the freek is freekah. It is a green wheat grain that is the new quinoa in whole grains. The hemp seed hearts have a nutty flavor and enhances the dish with a bit of a crunch. If you are looking for something different for a side dish. This is the one. It packs a bunch of flavor and has many nutritional benefits.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy freekah

  • 2 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    freekah
  • 1/4 c
    half and half
  • 4 slice
    cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c
    hemp seed hearts

How To Make cheesy freekah

  • 1
    Bring the chicken stock, salt and freekah to a boil. Reduce heat cover vented and let cook stirring frequently until most of the liquid is absorbed about 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir in the half and half and cheese. Cook until cheese is melted. Top with the Hemp seed hearts.
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