Genevieve's Southwestern Warm Freekeh Salad

2 cups of cracked freekeh
Simmer w/5 c. filtered water until liquid is completely absorbed

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
2 medium sized shallots chopped
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1c. frozen corn or fresh corn sliced off the cob
1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 handful chopped cilantro
juice from 1 lime
salt to taste, (Genevieve likes to use smoked salt as well as sea salt)

In a large skillet toast the cumin seeds in the olive oil until they become golden brown and fragrant
Add coriander powder and toast for 5 more seconds
Add shallots, jalapenos, bell peppers, corn, black beans, 1/2 tsp smoked salt, (optional) and sauté for 10 minutes or until shallots are translucent and beans have absorbed the spice flavor.

Combine freekeh with bean and corn mixture.

Toss with lime juice and cilantro, salt to taste.
serve warm.