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

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.

Questions

Can I make Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups freekeh (roasted green wheat). Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Freekeh with Pomegranate and Herbs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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