Greenwheat Freekeh

Greenwheat Freekeh, originally uploaded by *April*.

Picked up a package of Trader Joe's Greenwheat Freekeh last week and found that it was a perfect accompaniment to a mix of freshly grilled herbed summer squash.

Ingredients (two hearty portions):

olive oil (just a splash or two)
red pepper flakes
sea salt
1 large zucchini
1 yellow summer squash
cherry tomatoes, halved
goat cheese (1 oz. per portion)
fresh rosemary, greek oregano and basil
splash of balsamic vinegar

Slice the zucchini and summer squash into cubes or quartered thick slices and out into a shallow skillet with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, a tsp. or so of red pepper flakes (more or less to taste), oregano and rosemary. Saute until tender.

Cook greenwheat freekeh according to package directions, plate. Top freekeh with grilled vegetables, goat cheese and halved cherry tomatoes. Splash vegetables and goat cheese with balsamic vinegar and a pinch of fresh basil.

You can use dried herbs, but the end result will not have the same fresh taste.

The dish could easily be made vegan minus the goat cheese.