Chickpea & Mint Middle Eastern Freekeh Salad

Middle Eastern Freekeh Salad with chickpea & mint, prepared as a satisfying lunch.

Preparation time

25 min

Calories

471 kcal

Protein

19.7 g

Carbohydrates

80 g

Fat

10.3 g

Fiber

18.2 g

Ingredients

• 70 g freekeh
• 90 g cucumber
• 100 g chickpeas
• 10 g mint
• 5 g olive oil

Instructions

1. Weigh and prepare all ingredients for one serving. Freekeh and cucumber quantities are measured as listed; dry grains and flours are weighed dry.
2. Cook freekeh until tender and drain. Dice the vegetables, fold through the grains and add the protein or garnish before serving.
3. Add chickpeas (100 g) and mint (10 g) at the stage described above, cooking raw proteins fully and heating any ingredients that need cooking.
4. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired, and serve. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.