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Unstuffed Freekeh Cabbage Rolls + Giveaway

September 2, 2015 by MCM Mama 31 Comments

Recently I was offered an opportunity to try out freekeh by Fit Approach and Freekeh Foods.  Since I’m always trying to expand our eating horizons, I jumped on it.  They sent me a package of plain and a package of Rosemary Sage flavor to try.

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So, what exactly is freekeh?  Freekeh is roasted green wheat, so if you are looking for gluten free or wheat free, this is not your product. Freekeh is high in protein, fiber, and lutein.  It cooks in a bit faster than white rice and a little slower than quinoa (22ish minutes after being brought to a boil), so it’s a convenient grain to cook up quickly for dinner.  The freekeh from Freekeh Foods is organic, non-GMO, and grown in the USA. The bag says it makes four servings, but I found that to be four really generous servings.

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Original Freekeh

This version was simply the grain. No salt or flavorings were added. I took it with me to Wisconsin, so I that I could try it with my mom (who is an excellent cook).  It turned out to be a slightly nutty flavored, chewy grain.  I really liked it, even plain.  Mom made unstuffed cabbage rolls with it for dinner one night and it was FABULOUS! I’m sharing that recipe below. She also made some veggie burgers with it. I need to play with that recipe and will post that one another day.  I’m also going to need to try the plain out on my kids and Beer Geek as they would not go any where near the cabbage rolls (Ok, in Beer Geek’s defense, he wasn’t there LOL). I’m hoping that they like it as none of them will eat quinoa (my other choice for high protein grains).

Rosemary Sage Freekeh

The smell of this when it was cooking was amazing. I love rosemary and sage and the smell just wafted through my house.  Unfortunately, I didn’t find that the smell carried over to the flavor and the freekeh was a bit bland. I’ve been experimenting with what to add to it to give it some more zing, but I think in the future, I’ll stick with plain freekeh and add my own spices.

Want to try some?

Enter my giveaway and choose one bag of whichever flavor you want to try (original, rosemary sage, or tamarin)! And don’t forget to try out the yummy recipe for the unstuffed cabbage rolls!

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  Freekeh unstuffed cabbage rolls  

Unstuffed Freekeh Cabbage Rolls
Recipe Type: Main Dish
Author: MCM Mama
A hearty and healthy casserole for fall.
Ingredients
  • 1 sm. head cabbage, chopped (approx 4 cups)
  • 1/4 C chopped walnuts
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 6 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 C onion, chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey (or vegetarian crumbles)
  • 3/4 C cooked Freekeh
  • 1/2 tsp oregano-divided
  • 4-6 oz chopped fresh mushrooms or 1 can pieces, drained
  • Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook freekeh according to instructions on package, using either water or broth
  2. Brown meat (drain fat) or prepare crumbles.
  3. Saute onion, celery, and mushrooms.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine onion, celery, mushrooms, walnuts, and fresh plus 1/4 tsp oregano.
  6. Place cut up cabbage in greased 7×11 pan and microwave (covered) for 3 minutes. Allow to sit and steam for a few minutes.
  7. Top cabbage with meat mixture.
  8. Mix 1/4 tsp oregano with tomato sauce and pour over the top.
  9. Bake 40 minutes at 375*.
  10. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 5 more minutes.
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Disclaimer: I was provided two bags of Freekeh foods to try. I was not provided with any other compensation. Freekeh Foods will also be supplying the giveaway bag.

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  1. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I can’t eat Freekah, but this recipe sounds so good! I’ll have to try it with rice or quinoa!
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  2. Denise @ Healthy Family Media says

    September 2, 2015 at 11:58 am

    The cabbage roll recipe sounds delicious!

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  3. Sarah N says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    I haven’t tried freekeh yet but those unstuffed cabbage rolls sound delicious. I would love to try it.

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  4. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I still haven’t found Freekeh in Canada, but I’m on the lookout, it sounds really neat!
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  5. Margo says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway!
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  6. Laura says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve never heard of freekeh before, but would totally try it!

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  7. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    I have absolutely been loving the Freekeh! I have been buying it every week. YUM
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  8. Judith says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Yum! I stuffed squash with Freekeh and loved it!

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  9. Marcia says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I”m a freekeh fan but I’ve not tried the seasoned blends. These sound great!
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  10. Laura Royal says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    No, I haven’t tried it yet but I will soon since I keep seeing so much good stuff about it.

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  11. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    I haven’t tried it yet, but I have some on the way! This looks like a great recipe to try too!
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  12. liz l says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Not yet, cannot wait though

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  13. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    I’d never heard of Freekeh prior to the recent Fit Approach campaign. I’m not really up for trying new things right now, but maybe after the baby is born.
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  14. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I have never tried it before, but I LOVE cabbage rolls so this recipe sounds right up my alley!
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  15. Jenn says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    The unstuffed cabbage rolls sound really good.

    I find a lot of the pre-flavored grains aren’t as good as they seem like they should be. It’s so much easier to add your own spices and flavors – so much better that way.
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  16. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    We had some Freekah–I liked it, my husband did not. He’s getting weird, I think…. :p
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  17. courtney @ eat pray run dc says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    i’ve been seeing freekeh everywhere! sounds yummy!!!
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  18. Kelli says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I wonder if the rosemary sage kind could be incorporated into a turkey “stuffing” type side dish. That’s what the spice combination makes me think of.
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  19. GiGi Eats says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    NOM! Love me some stuffed cabbage! I think I am going to try my hand at a stuffed cabbage recipe this weekend!
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  20. Ariana says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:16 am

    Those unstuffed cabbage rolls sound delicious! I love cabbage rolls and I love freekeh so I think this recipe and I would be BFFs 😉 I’m so happy I was introduced to this delicious grain!!
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  21. Sarah L says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:33 am

    I’ve never tried Freekeh, but I’ve been meaning to give it a taste. I bookmarked a couple of Freekeh recipes recently.

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  22. Priya says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Good Luck everybody !!

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  23. Natalie says

    September 3, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Looks so delicious!! I can’t wait to try it – I have heard such great things!!
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  24. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    I keep seeing freekeh everywhere! I really need to try it. I need something more “exciting” than rice for my meals 🙂
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  25. Aaron says

    September 3, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I have never tried Freekeh.

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  26. Toni says

    September 3, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Your recipe sounds delicious!!! I go the freekeh too and I loved it!
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  27. Rosie says

    September 5, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I haven’t tried it yet, but I would like to experiment with it for stuffings for the holidays

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  28. Elizabeth B says

    September 6, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I’ve never tried Freekeh before.

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  29. Tina W says

    September 7, 2015 at 3:49 am

    I have not tried freekeh but it looks interesting.

    Reply
  30. Ashley S says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I haven’t yet, but I’d like to!
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  31. Sonya Morris says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I have never tried freekah. 🙂

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