Vegan Turkish Freekeh Salad (Firik Salatasi) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Vegan Turkish Freekeh Salad (Firik Salatasi) Recipe). Freekeh is a protein-rich super grain made from roasted green wheat that is cooked similar to rice. This vegan Turkish salad is simple to make and full of Middle Eastern flavors.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegan Turkish Freekeh Salad (Firik Salatasi) Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup freekeh

1 cup water

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

or more to taste

1 lemon

zested and juiced

1 yellow bell pepper

finely chopped

1 bunch green onions

finely chopped

1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

chopped

4 sprigs fresh mint

chopped

2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

or to taste

4 lettuce leaves

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Rinse freekeh in a sieve under cold running water. Drain. Place into a pot add water and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low cover and cook until water has been absorbed and freekeh is soft 15 to 18 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer freekeh to a bowl. Mix in olive oil and lemon juice. Set aside to cool about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add bell pepper green onions parsley and mint to freekeh; mix well. Stir in lemon zest and pomegranate seeds. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Turkish Freekeh Salad (Firik Salatasi) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 262.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 8.8g 35%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 11.8g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 1694.5IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 104.4mg 174%

Folate: 70.8mcg 18%

Calcium: 87mg 9%

Iron: 2.1mg 11%

Magnesium: 25.6mg 9%

Potassium: 362.5mg 10%

Sodium: 310.9mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 106.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.