Aug 14

Curry Freekeh Bowl

Welcome to our weekly Foodie Friday! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Annmarie, Emily, Esther, and Cassandra, to create awesome healthy recipes each week!

I’ve been really absent from being online lately, partly because I’ve been super busy, and also because the internet decided to die on me.

But I’m back! And guess who finally made a facebook page!? (Yep, that’d be me.) It’s in those awkward beginning stages of I-never-actually-promoted-it-anywhere, so if you feel so inclined, follow me! <3

It’s National Apple Week, so this week’s theme is…Apples! Hop around to check out all the amazing recipes in this link up and feel free to add your own recipe too!

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Once upon a time, I used to volunteer as a science camp counselor, and one of the things we really liked to stress was minimizing waste/our carbon footprints (the “leave no trace” philosophy). I’d often pack my kids apples and other healthy snacks to bring along on our hiking expeditions.

So what to do with the apple core?

You join the Hardcore Club!

(To join, you just commit to eating the apple cores.) This has apparently mystified many a random observer. :O I’m driving to Maryland this weekend and staying at a friend’s place–he says one of his most vivid memories of me is still when he saw me standing out in the hallway eating an apple during a break in organic chemistry lab. (I don’t remember this, but it definitely sounds like me.)

An easy way to eat that apple core is to start eating the apple from the bottom. About halfway through, you’ll see a star!

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Apple stars for everyone!

You can finish off the whole thing (but don’t bite the seeds!). Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which is a glycoside toxin that combines with a GI enzyme and can produce hydrogen cyanide, which would not be a happy time. If you just swallow them, you’ll be fine!

With all that talk on apples, I don’t actually have a [new] apple recipe for you today because I’m apparently a tease. I’m running a giveaway though, and you could win some super-delicous noms! (More details at the end of this post!)

If you feel cheated, mayhaps you can find it in your heart to forgive me after you try these delicious Apple Nachos!?!?

Now that I’ve finished up my usual tangent for the week, onward to my curry freekeh bowl recipe! I first found out about the existence of freekeh (it’s so fun to say! :D ) when I got my hands on the cookbook, Simply Ancient Grains (see my review here!), and have been wanting to try it ever since!

It just so happened that Freekeh Foods partnered up with Fit Approach, and I got to try to make something cool with it! :]

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The bag is empty because it's in the bowl! :O

The bag is empty because it’s in the bowl! :O

This recipe is super, super easy to make, because I happen to adore throw-everything-in-and-go recipes. :] I had a slight mishap with some crazy-spicy curry paste, so that is the reason for the addition of the mango (not pictured, because it was a random accidental discovery and I ate it all), or the tomatoes + eggs. :] This makes 4 tasty servings! :D

Curry Freekeh Bowl

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of freekeh (Tamari flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp curry paste
  • 1 bag frozen vegetables (I used broccoli + cauliflower)
  • (Optional) mango (chopped) or tomatoes (chopped), or 1-2 eggs (scrambled)

Instructions:

  1. Empty 1 cup of freekeh, vegetable broth, and 1 cup of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Add curry paste and frozen veggies, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached.
  3. Top with veggies (or fruit) of your choice! :D
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I’m also doing a giveaway for a package of freekeh (in the flavor of your choice–original, rosemary sage, or tamari!)! U.S. residents only (sorry! :[ ). If you’re in Canada and would like to try it, I may be able to send you a couple coupons for 50 cents off! <3
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End-of-Week-ish Recap

  • I went on a bunch of adventures over the weekend, so the first was hiking through Ricketts Glen! Check this post out for lots and lots of majestic + magical-lookin’ waterfalls! <3
  • I also went and visited my super-awesome friend from grad school, and we had lots of cool food adventures! You can read more about that here! I was in 4 different states over the weekend. :O

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  1. Actually, my favorite curry recipe, which I’ve adapted over the years to make vegan, has apples in it. They work really well with the curry spices.
    Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Half Marathon: The Perfect Race Distance (plus a workout!)My Profile

    1. Awesome! I was thinking that’d be a good addition, but didn’t actually try doing that since we had no apples at the time that I wrote this. Glad to know that it’d work! :D!

  2. I love the freekeh. And totally add apples to it!
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Five Tips for Optimal Muscle Recovery for RunnersMy Profile

    1. I definitely will to the next batch I make! :]

  3. apples are just delightful for snack and in baked goods…
    Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health recently posted…CHICAGOMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D They make life rather awesome!

  4. OEMGEE – I though I was the only one who ate the apple core! Thanks for the warning on biting the seeds though! Scary stuff – but what’s not scary is this bowl – I love curry!

    1. Ahhh! Yay for a fellow member of the hardcore club!! <3! I didn't know of anyone else who ate the core too! Curry is one of my favorite dishes of all time! :D

  5. I am loving Freekeh! I had a crepe with apples, walnuts and swiss cheese yesterday ….
    Coco recently posted…Five Things Every Hotel Should HaveMy Profile

    1. Aughhh! That sounds delicious! <3 I definitely need to try making something like that one of these days! *-*

    • Sarah N on August 14, 2015 at 10:09 am
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    I haven’t tried feekeh but this recipe sounds delicious. I’d love you try the tamari flavor.

    1. I hope you get to! :D Thanks for entering, and good luck!

  7. This looks so good! I need to try freak! Yum :)
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…55 Healthy College Breakfast RecipesMy Profile

    1. I hope you get a chance to soon! :D

  8. I used to juice apples all the time with veggies and one day accidentally I discovered the apple star. I was like “Woah! too cool”
    The apple nachos look delicious! Must try those.
    Haley recently posted…Five Tips for Running with a Jogging StrollerMy Profile

    1. It’s the coolest! :D The kids were always so excited when they found it! :P

      Thanks! :] I hope you like them!

  9. Apple nachos are my fav! My go to is melted almond butter, mini dark choc chips, and coconut shreds :)
    LIz recently posted…Friday FiveMy Profile

    1. Ah, that does indeed sound delicious! I need to make some with nut butter sometime! :]!

  10. I still need to give your apple nachos a try! I wish I could try your curry freekeh bowl but I can’t have it…waaah! :(
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Apple Crisp Protein Parfait {Vegan, Gluten Free}My Profile

    1. Darn! :[ Would some kind of substitution make it okay for you to eat? :O

  11. I love apples! They are so versatile! I’d have to say my favorite apple recipe is apple crisp. I could eat it anytime of day any day. :)
    Your freekeh bowl looks amazing! I am also a fan of throw-everything-in-a-bowl-and-go type of meals.
    Melanie recently posted…A Nourished Week: August 10-14My Profile

    1. Agreed! Apple crisp is so good! I haven’t had that in ages! *-*

      hehehe, they’re so convenient! :]

  12. I actually love tamari flavor, it’s my favorite thing to add to my dishes when I visit my favorite vegan restaurant, so I’d like to try tamari!

    1. That’s awesome! :D Thanks for entering, and good luck!

  13. This looks SOOOO good. I really enjoy anything curry.
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Asheville Outlets Looks for Less Fashion ChallengeMy Profile

    1. I do too! :] My dad likes to tease me because I rarely try much else when I’m in Thai restaurants, haha.

  14. I haven’t cooked with curry for the longest time because kids wouldn’t eat it and I didn’t want to cook two meals. But I should give it a try again. Their taste changes all the time.

    1. hehehe, kids can be really picky, but they do have a tendency to change their mind a lottt. :P Maybe they’ll like it now! :D

  15. Ohhhh I need to try this flavor that you used! It’s the only one I haven’t tried – Tamari! All you recipes always look so good! I freaking love Freekeh!
    diane@runninrocker recently posted…5 Tips for Running an Awesome Half MarathonMy Profile

    1. Aww, thanks so much! <3 I haven't tried the rosemary sage yet, but it sounded super good too! :O (I had trouble deciding which one to get, hahaha.)

  16. Mmm curry flavored anything is so good. I bet this tastes delicious!
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Monday motivation – rule your mindMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Jess! :D I was worried about this recipe at first because it was so insanely spicy, but adding the tomatoes + eggs really tempered it out!

  17. I’ve never tried this, but I’d love to try the curry flavor.
    Amy Lauren recently posted…Training for Fall Races (August 10-16)My Profile

    1. You might like the tamari one then! :O I still need to try out the Rosemary Sage!

    • Megan T. on August 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
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    I have never tried freekeh before – and have searched for it at the grocery store to no avail many times! I’d love just a plain flavor, or the curry flavor…you can’t go wrong with curry!

    1. Curry is lovely! :D They don’t have an actual curry flavor (something to consider though… <3), but if you have curry paste/powder and the original, you'd be good to go! :]

  19. Please send me the name of that spicy curry paste! I need that in my life!
    Smitha @ RunningwithSD recently posted…Wednesday #GIVEAWAY Roundup – #bPositive #WinAllThePrizesMy Profile

    1. Oh goodness, I’m not sure I know the name of it! :[ I got it in a little can from a shop at the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia! If I come across the other can and figure out the name (it may or may not have been written in Thai), I will let you know! Or send you a picture because I can’t type it, hahaha.

  20. Rosemary Sage sounds delicious! Never tried it before!
    Sara recently posted…Great Irish HumorMy Profile

    1. I need to try that one too! :O Thanks for entering, and good luck!

    • Laura Royal on August 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm
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    I never tried it before but I would love the Tamari flavor!

    1. I liked the tamari flavor a lot! :D Thanks for entering, and good luck to you!

    • steph on August 19, 2015 at 11:38 pm
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    I would love to try it!

    1. Hope you get to! :D Good luck + thanks for entering!

  23. This looks so delicious! I LOVE scrambled eggs in bowls like this. I actually like throwing eggs in pretty much any recipe, haha :)
    Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers recently posted…Running Fuel 101 + Real Food OptionsMy Profile

    1. haha, I love throwing em’ into pretty much everything as well! :D

  24. Yum! Your recipe looks amazing! Much more creative than mine :)
    Rachel recently posted…Product Review: Freekeh [Freekeh Foods] + GiveawayMy Profile

    1. Nonsense! :O I really like yours and need to try it out! My friend has a wholeeee ton of dill that would contribute perfectly to the cause! :]

    • AER on August 26, 2015 at 5:23 pm
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    I’ve only recently heard of Freekah but it looks delicious!

    1. I only discovered it this year too, but it’s awesome! :D Thanks for entering, and good luck!

  26. This freekah bowl looks fabulous- so flavorful! Adding a little mango sounds awesome!
    Sonali- The Foodie Physician recently posted…Dining with the Doc: Pan con Tomate (Tomato Bread)My Profile

    1. Thanks so much, Sonali! <3!

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