Freekeh

Freekeh is a highly nutritious grain made from fire-roasted green wheat. The grains are harvested while still young, therefore freekeh contains more protein, vitamins and minerals than the same mature grains and has up to four time the fiber of brown rice. It is an excellent alternative to pasta, rice or potatoes. (Chef  Kamal Al-Faqih)

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups freekeh
4 1/2 cups hot broth (beef or chicken)
2 cups frozen pearl onions (optional)

Directions
Preheat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the wheat and stir, coating the grains. Add the hot broth and frozen pearl onions (if you are using onions). Increase the heat to high, bring to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the broth has been absorbed. If it seems dry, add a little more broth or water. Remove from the heat and set aside for 15 minutes. before serving. You can also substitute chopped apples for the onions or serve it plain.