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Freekeh is a wheat that’s picked while it’s still green and therefore higher in protein, dietary fibre, calcium, potassium, iron and zinc than ripe wheat.
1 Preheat the oven to 150°C. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over a high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 2–3 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
2 Add the remaining oil, onion, celery and fennel to same pan over medium heat, stirring, for 6–7 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic, fennel seeds and zest; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add freekeh; stir until the grains are well coated. Add the chicken stock and bring the ingredients to the boil.
3 Cover saucepan and bake for 1½ hours, or until lamb is very tender and freekeh is al dente.
4 Serve the stew with steamed greens, sprinkled with the extra zest, mint and pine nuts.
Freekah is available as both whole or cracked. The cracked form cooks more quickly, while the whole grain holds its shape during cooking. The choice is yours.
Double quantities and freeze half in airtight containers. Simply defrost and reheat for a quick lunch or dinner.
Calories 379 cal
Kilojoules 1586 kJ
Total fat 13.5 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g
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