As promised this is my secret recipe full of energy boosting ingredients. I start to feel better even as I start cooking it, perhaps because of the stockpile of such healthy foods that go into this addictive dish. The colours simply come together beautifully and It reminded me of ‘spa-style-your-body-is-your-temple.’ I love the crunch of the nuts in this recipe and if you are allergic to nuts, replace with sunflower seeds. I’ve used coconut oil or canola oil in this recipe for that added healthy, pure life force giving elements
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup of Pearl barley, washed and rinsed
1 cup black wild rice
1 cup of brown puy lentils ( if you find a good quality, ready cooked canned version- this is also completely acceptable!)
1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
3/4 tsp Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup of walnuts, crushed roughly into pea size pieces and lightly toasted
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tbs creme fraiche OR 1 tbs mascarpone
1/2 chicken OR vegetable stock cube
1 bunch fresh parsley roughly chopped
1 tsp freshly minced garlic
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning
Juice of half a lime
Taste Safari is inspired by Sandy who is a Cookery Book Author & Food Blogger. Check out her culinary adventures served from the Heart of Kenya. To get the full recipe go to Taste Safari