Freekeh Pilaf with Mint and Pine Nuts
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Side Dish
Freekeh Pilaf with Mint and Pine Nuts
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Freekeh Pilaf is a nutritious alternative to rice pilaf, full of fiber and protein!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 white onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic jar or fresh
- 3 tsp. olive oil
- 1 cup freekeh
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth or water. (I used low sodium organic chicken broth)
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 1 handful of fresh mint, parsley and cilantro Chopped.
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Place oil, onion, and one clove garlic into saucepan. Sauté on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Freekeh to pot, and then add the cinnamon, allspice, coriander, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 20 minutes. (It will smell sooo yummy at this point!)
- Remove pan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Then, remove lid and fluff with fork.
- Stir in herbs, mix well, and top with pine nuts! Wonderful alternative for rice pilaf!
Notes
- Optional: Mix together 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice and top on pilaf. Very tasty!!
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