Cherry & Pistachio Freekeh Pilaf
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked freekeh
  • 8 cardamom pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • ⅔ cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped (I used dried blueberries - also delish)
  • ¾ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Place the Freekeh in a large saucepan, cover with 1 quart of water, and place over medium heat. Add the cardamom and cloves and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Drain any remaining water and remove and discard the cardamom and cloves. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Then add the cinnamon and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. For the dressing, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the freekeh to the onion mixture, season with the salt and stir to mix. Then add the cherries and pistachios and stir until evenly distributed. Remove from the heat. Serve hot with the dressing drizzled over the dish. *Note from me - this was so good I've been eating it all week and I don't want it to END.
Recipe by SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL EATING at https://simplybeautifuleating.com/2016/03/24/cherry-pistachio-freekah-pilaf/