I was hesitant to try it, because quite frankly, I am extremely picky and don't eat overly healthy. With that said, I have found a new love for chicken and brown rice. Reading about Freekeh, I saw that there is actually up to 3 times more protein and fiber in it than there is in brown rice. Freekeh is also low in sodium and vegan. I decided it wouldn't hurt to try switching out the brown rice for the Rosemary Sage Freekeh.
When I opened the pouch, I could definitely smell the spices. From the looks of it though, I had it in my head that I wasn't going to like the taste. It was very simple to make. I followed the instructions on the pouch and mixed a cup of Freekeh with 2 1/2 cups of water. I brought it to a boil, then simmered for about 25 minutes. I added a tiny bit of salt. Still, I wasn't so sure about how I was going to like it.
I cooked up a chicken breast on the stove (I wanted to grill it, but it was pouring outside). I added it to the top of the Freekeh, and cut it up.
To my surprise, the combination of the chicken and the Freekeh tasted delicious. The Freekeh has a softer consistency than brown rice. I looked up some recipes and found a raspberry muffin recipe that I am excited to try with the regular mix. I can't wait to try out all of the different recipes I found!
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