SideDish

Herby Freekeh Pilaf with Scallions

Name: Herby Freekeh Pilaf with Scallions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup freekeh; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 scallions, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 tbsp chopped dill; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds; Kosher salt

Toasted freekeh simmers in broth, then gets tossed with scallions, parsley, dill, lemon, garlic, and pumpkin seeds.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 cup freekeh

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

3 scallions, sliced

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 tbsp chopped dill

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Toast the freekeh in the olive oil for 1 minute, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the vegetable broth and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the grains are tender.

Step 3

Let the freekeh stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 4

Fold in the scallions, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pumpkin seeds before serving.

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Timing

35 min

Meal type

Side

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freePeanut-freeVeganVegetarian