Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 50

Turmeric Freekeh Breakfast Bowl with Chickpeas and Beets

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry freekeh
• 11/2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
• 1 cup cooked or pickled beets
• 1/4 cup walnuts or sunflower seeds
• 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sprouts
• Raspberry shallot vinaigrette, to taste

Method

1. Combine the freekeh, water, salt, turmeric, onion powder, and pepper in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. Divide the freekeh, chickpeas, beets, and walnuts between two bowls.
4. Squeeze lemon juice over each bowl and top with sprouts.
5. Drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Highlights: 21g fibre, 1208mg potassium and 167mg calcium per serving.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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