Spiced Freekeh and Lentil Stew

A hearty one-pot stew featuring nutty freekeh and tender lentils simmered with caramelized vegetables and warm spices.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup freekeh
• 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1, diced tomato
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced medium carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks; cook for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp ground coriander; cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup rinsed freekeh, 1/2 cup rinsed brown lentils, 1 diced tomato, and 4 cups vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes until freekeh and lentils are tender.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the stew.