Bsiha

Name: Bsiha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat berries; 1/2 cup dried chickpeas; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cups warm water

A traditional North African roasted grain drink made with toasted wheat, legumes, and aromatic spices whisked with olive oil and warm water.

22 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat berries
1/2 cup dried chickpeas
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 cups warm water

Instructions

1

Toast 1 cup whole wheat berries and 1/2 cup dried chickpeas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden.
2

Add 1 tsp fennel seeds and 1 tsp coriander seeds and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Grind all toasted ingredients into a fine flour using a spice grinder.
4

Whisk the ground flour mixture with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 cups warm water until smooth.

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Questions

What is Bsiha?

A traditional North African roasted grain drink made with toasted wheat, legumes, and aromatic spices whisked with olive oil and warm water. This reference files it under North African breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 22 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for honey in Bsiha?

The entry for Bsiha calls for 2 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Bsiha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bsiha is 1 cup whole wheat berries. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Bsiha vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Bsiha?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 6 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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