We’re super excited to introduce you to an awesome new site called Jalapeño Mania and to give you the opportunity to win some Freekeh courtesy of Freekehlicious!
Started by Kristy Bernardo, founder of The Wicked Noddle, Jalapeno Mania is a site that hosts exclusively pepper recipes (mild, hot, red, green, yellow… any pepper you can think of!) from all over the web. And since veggies are our thing, we had to be part of it!
So to start our collaboration with Jalapeno Mania in a “mild” way, we’ve created a stuffed bell pepper recipe that is hearty, nutritious and comforting. By using freekeh from Freekehlicious and lentils as our stuffing, we have made this dish a plant based, protein packed, complete meal. You will have extra cooked freekeh and lentils after you make this recipe. You can use it as a side dish, add it to a salad, or use it [url:3]here [/url]instead of wheat berries
If you’ve never tried freekeh before, you should! We guarantee it will become part of your kitchen staple as soon as you try it.
Curious about it? Here’s some good info for you!
Freekeh is an extremely nutritious grain that has been a staple food since 2300 BC. Freekeh in Aramaic means “to rub” referring to the technique by which freekeh is made. Once the freekeh is roasted, the wheat is rubbed to reveal the grain.
Nutritional Benefits:
- High fiber – four times the fiber of brown rice
- Low GI – aids in managing diabetes
- High in protein content
- Low in available carbs
- High in calcium for bone health
- Rich in prebiotic properties – important for fueling the growth of healthy bacteria
- Rich in lutein – important for eye health
Used in similar ways to quinoa, barley or rice, freekeh is incredibly versatile and wonderful in soups, salads and as a breakfast cereal. The cracked is similar in texture to bulgur wheat; the whole grain to wheat berries in size and texture.
Wanna try it?? Enter our giveaway for a chance to win some freekeh goodies, courtesy of freekehlicious.com
Freekeh & Lentil Stuffed Peppers & A Giveaway
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw Whole Grain Freekeh from Freekehlicious
- ¾ cup raw green french lentils
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp turmeric (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp cumin (or to taste)
- 4 large red bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- In a medium size sauce pan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of turmeric, ½ teaspoon of cumin and ⅛ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Add freekeh and lentils, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes
- In the meantime cut off the top of the peppers (do not discard) and remove seeds and membranes
- Remove freekeh and lentils from heat and drain any excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of freekeh mixture, zucchini, parsley, olive oil and remaining salt, turmeric and cumin and mix well
- Fill peppers ¾ of the way. Place tops on top. Transfer stuffed peppers to a baking dish and bake at 400F for 40 minutes.
- Drizzle with pomegranate reduction right before serving.
Notes
You will have extra cooked freekeh and lentils. You can use it as a side dish, add it to a salad, or use it here instead of wheat berries
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
To enter the giveaway click the rafflecopter link bellow:
Deanne O
I don't know just yet how I would your Freekeh in a recipe, I am new to this item and have been fascinated by it. I am anxious to try it.
Vicky & Ruth
You can use it like you would use quinoa or rice. We hope you give it a try.
blima
how do I enter the giveaway?
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Blima, we apologize, we had some trouble with the giveaway. You can enter by entering your email address on the giveaway box at the bottom of the post so we can contact you in case you are a winner.
Dana S
I make a quinoa salad with diced watermelon, cucumber, jalapeño then I toss it all in lime juice and flakey salt. I would try it with freekeh
Vicky & Ruth
Sounds delicious!!!
Carol Fran Labelson
I would love to add some freekeh to one of my favorite couscous or quinoa salad recipes,
Vicky & Ruth
We love freekeh in salads!
Thomasina
Carol - Freekeh substitutes well in any grain recipe - from sweet to savory. The best part is - any leftovers it stays well in your refrig....it does not lose consistency or texture.
Tim Nona
also had trouble entering
Vicky & Ruth
We are sorry about that. We don't know why, but the Rafflecopter box keeps disappearing from the page. If you click on the rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post you can enter the giveaway or click on this link: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/0cb3ba174/
Rosie
I'd like to experiment with freekeh to use it in holiday stuffings!
Vicky & Ruth
That is such a great idea. It will make such a delicious holiday stuffing. Please let us know how you like!
Hudi
Hi where does the zucchini come into the recipe?
Vicky & Ruth
Hi Hudi, Thank you for noticing the onission, you add the zucchini on step #5 when you fill the peppers with the freekeh and the rest of the ingredients. We corrected the recipe. Enjoy!
Hudi
Thanx