Freekeh with Basil-Cilantro Pesto and Grilled Pineapple Skewers

Ingredients (14)

• 1 1/4 cups freekeh
• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (about 1 small pineapple, sliced into 1-inch chunks)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into about 1-inch square pieces
• 1 small red onion, both ends chopped off and then sliced into wedges no wider than the bell pepper pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Optional but recommended: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnishing (omit for vegan/dairy free meal)
• 1/3 cup raw pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro (or more basil)
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime, juiced)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil