How to Cook Freekeh?

Ingredients: Aksoy Freekeh, Aksoy Dry Chickpeas(wet them overnight), Cumin seeds, Lemon juice, Garlic, Aksoy Hot Pepper Flakes, Celery, Green onions, Parsley, Mint

1. Heat a medium pot and then add the cumin seeds and toast them for about 1 minute until they become fragrant. Remove half the seeds and set them aside.
2. In the same pot, add the freekeh. Over medium heat, toast the freekeh for a few minutes until it starts to brown just slightly.
3. Add the chickpeas and broth. Cover the pot, then simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the freekeh is tender. Once the liquid is absorbed, take the freekeh off the heat. Keep it covered for 10 minutes
4. While the freekeh cooks, prep the veggies and herbs. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper.
5. Transfer it to a medium salad bowl, then add the contents of the lemon juice bowl. Mix well.
6. Mix in the celery, scallions, mint, and parsley. Top with the remaining cumin seeds. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired