Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time27 minsTotal Time47 mins
¼cupraw pine nuts
12oz2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4cupsunsalted vegetable stock
2tbspolive oil
½medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1cupdry freekeh, rinsed and drained
2garlic cloves, minced
2tbspfresh lemon juice
1cupchopped heirloom tomatoes
2tbspnutritional yeast
Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
1
Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
2
Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
In medium saucepan, heat stock over medium heat. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add freekeh; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice; cook and stir 1 minute. Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each additional until liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, nutritional yeast, chicken and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Makes about 8 cups.
4
Serve risotto sprinkled with pine nuts and basil if desired.
Ingredients
¼cupraw pine nuts
12oz2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4cupsunsalted vegetable stock
2tbspolive oil
½medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1cupdry freekeh, rinsed and drained
2garlic cloves, minced
2tbspfresh lemon juice
1cupchopped heirloom tomatoes
2tbspnutritional yeast
Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Directions
1
Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In large skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
2
Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once. Transfer chicken to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
In medium saucepan, heat stock over medium heat. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add freekeh; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice; cook and stir 1 minute. Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly after each additional until liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, nutritional yeast, chicken and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Makes about 8 cups.
4
Serve risotto sprinkled with pine nuts and basil if desired.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.