Freekeh Pilaf
Nutty freekeh pilaf with golden onions and warm spices.
Fluffy and fragrant, brightened with lemony garlic yogurt.
A cozy bowl with fresh parsley and mint on top.
side dish ⏱ 50 min 380 kcal / portion 45.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) glutenmilkmustardtree nuts 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- thinly slice onion
- sauté the onions with butter and olive oil for 15–20 min until soft and brown
- soak the freekeh in cold water for 5 min, then drain and rinse well and drain well
- add the freekeh and spices to the onions, then stir in stock and salt and pepper
- bring to the boil, cover, reduce to bare minimum, simmer for 15 min
- leave the pilaf covered off the heat for 5 min
- remove the lid and cool the pilaf a little for about 5 min
- mix the yoghurt with lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt
- stir in the herbs into the warm not hot pilaf
- taste and adjust the seasoning then spoon the pilaf into serving dishes and top with yoghurt
- sprinkle pine nuts and parsley and finish with a trickle of olive oil