Freekeh- Green Toasted Wheat

Preparation:

IN A SAUCEPAN, COMBINE 1 CUP OF RINSED FREEKEH, WITH 2 ½ CUP OF COLD WATER, AND PINCH OF SALT. BRING TO A BOIL, REDUCE TO A SIMMER, COVER, AND COOK FOR 50 MINUTES TO 60 MINUTES, OR UNTIL THE WHEAT BERRIES ARE TENDER AND COOKED THROUGH –
THE EXACT COOKING TIME WILL VARY BY CROP AND AGE, SIMILAR TO DRIED LENTILS. DRAIN THE COOKED FREEKEH IN A FINE-MESHED SIEVE AND SPREAD INTO A BOWL. DRIZZLE AND TOSS WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF OLIVE OIL. COOL COMPLETELY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, OR PLACE THEM IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES.