Freekeh Pilaf with Dried Figs and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups freekeh
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup dried figs, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped as a garnish