Freekeh is the standout grain we can’t get enough of, especially when it’s tossed with roasted veggies. Add some sweet pork koftas on top to transform this grain veggie extravagance into something out of this world. You’ll be racing for seconds!
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1 packet
freekeh
(Contains Gluten, Wheat; )
1
carrot
1 portion
cauliflower
1 packet
ras el hanout
1 packet
pork mince
1 sachet
chermoula spice blend
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
fine breadcrumbs
(Contains Gluten; May be present Peanut, Sesame, Milk, Soy, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Pine Nut, Walnut. )
1 packet
flaked almonds
(Contains Almond; )
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
1 packet
Greek-Style Yoghurt
(Contains Milk; )
olive oil
1
egg
(Contains Egg; )
1 tsp
honey
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
• Preheat oven to 240ºC/220ºC fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Toast freekeh, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. • Half-fill the saucepan with boiling water, then add a good pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer freekeh, uncovered, until tender, 30-35 minutes. • Drain, rinse and set aside.
TIP: The freekeh is cooked when it has softened but still retains some bite.
• Meanwhile, cut carrot into bite-sized chunks. Cut cauliflower into small florets. • Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Sprinkle over ras el hanout, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then roast until tender and brown around edges, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. • In a medium bowl, combine pork mince, chermoula spice blend, fine breadcrumbs, the egg, half the garlic and a pinch of salt. • Using damp hands, roll pork mixture into small koftas (3 per person).
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast flaked almonds, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. • Return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook remaining garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. • Transfer garlic oil to a small bowl, then add Greek-style yoghurt and stir to combine. Season to taste. Set aside.
• Wash and dry the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook koftas, turning, until browned and cooked through, 10-12 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Remove pan from heat, then add the honey and turn koftas to coat. Remove from heat. • When the veggies are done, transfer them to the saucepan with freekeh. Add baby spinach leaves, vegetable-style stock powder and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide roast veggie freekeh between plates. Top with honey pork koftas. • Garnish with toasted almonds and drizzle over garlic yoghurt to serve. Enjoy!