Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs

Name: Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 cups freekeh (roasted green wheat); 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh); 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

Smoky roasted green wheat grain tossed with tart pomegranate molasses, fresh herbs, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. Nutty, tangy, and perfectly balanced.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

Middle EasternSideStovetopVegan

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Ingredients

1.5 cups freekeh (roasted green wheat)
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh)
3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Rinse 1.5 cups freekeh (roasted green wheat) under cold water and drain.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toast freekeh for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Add 3 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until freekeh is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
5

Remove from heat and gently fold in 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 thinly sliced shallot, and 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh).
6

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and mint. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Questions

How do I know when Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until freekeh is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Why fold instead of stir in Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs?

Step 5 reads: "Remove from heat and gently fold in 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 thinly sliced shallot, and 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh)." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses in Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs?

The entry for Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs calls for 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses. In its place: Reduce pomegranate or cranberry juice with a little sugar and lemon to a syrup, or use balsamic glaze with a squeeze of lemon.

How many calories are in Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

How long does Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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