Name: Freekeh, Heritage Carrots & Medjool Date Salad
Yield: Serves 6-8
Cuisine: Middle East
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons date syrup + extra for drizzling; 1 cup/200 g freekeh; 2 cups/450 ml water; salt & pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin & 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; ½ cup/120 ml olive oil; 5 cups/500 g heritage carrots; juice of ½ orange & ½ lemon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ⅓ cup/40 g golden raisins; ⅓ cup/50 g pinenuts; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ cup/90 g Medjool dates; ½ cup/25 g fresh coriander and of fresh mint

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Serves
6-8

Difficulty
Easy

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Freekeh, Wild Wheat & Ancient Grains

By Ruth Nieman

Published 2021

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This recipe is my take on the medieval green wheat salad, using spices and dried fruits to bring out the earthiness of the grain. The carrots add colour and vibrancy, complementing the sweetness of the dates, and the citrussy dressing creating a taste of the Middle East.

Ingredients

5 cups/500 g heritage carrots
½ cup/120

Middle East
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4
Top & tail the carrots, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil & place the whole carrots in salted water for 5 minutes until just beginning to soften, drain & place the carrots in a roasting ti

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