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Savoury Freekeh with Prunes&Apricots




Source of Recipe


freekeh packet






Recipe Introduction


serves 4-6
freekeh is a green wheat product very healthy. Prob still available in health food shops. If not use burghul or couscous or any grain you like





List of Ingredients



• 2 cups uncooked freekeh (cracked or wholegrain)
  
• 5 tbs olive oil
  
• 1 cinnamon stick
  
• 5 whole cloves
  
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed or chopped)
  
• 3 tbs ground coriander
  
• 1 onion, diced
  
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
  
• 1/2 cup chopped prunes
  
• 1/2 cup pinenuts
  
• 5 cups chicken (or veg for vegetarians) stock or water
  
• 3 cardamom pods
  
• salt and pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in a heavy pot. Fry onion, garlic and pinenuts until very lightly golden. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves and coriander. Fry gently a further 2 minutes.
   
2. Add freekeh, stock, apricots and prunes. Bring to the boil. Cover with a very tightly fitting lid and simmer on low heat 20-25 minutes until tender.
   
3. Season with salt and pepper.
   






Final Comments


Serve hot. Good with fish, lamb or poultry or makes an ideal stuffing.