Side DishMain Course

Millet Pilaf with Vegetables

Name: Millet Pilaf with Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: north_african
Ingredients: 1 cup millet rinsed; 2.5 cup vegetable broth; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 pcs carrot diced; 0.5 pcs red bell pepper diced; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tsp cumin ground; 0.5 tsp coriander ground; 0.25 tsp turmeric ground; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This hearty and flavorful millet pilaf is packed with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. It makes a perfect vegan and gluten-free side dish, offering a nutritious alternative to rice or quinoa.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 55 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 265 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 cupmillet, rinsed
2.5 cupvegetable broth
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 pcscarrot, diced
0.5 pcsred bell pepper, diced
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tspcumin, ground
0.5 tspcoriander, ground
0.25 tspturmeric, ground
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
1 tbspolive oil

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon

The method

Step by step

1
Rinse the millet thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing removes any bitterness from the millet.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
About 7 min
4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the rinsed millet to the pot and stir to coat it with the spices and vegetables. Toast for 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Toasting the millet helps enhance its nutty flavor.
6
Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Resist the urge to lift the lid during simmering to allow the millet to cook evenly.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the millet to absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffy.
8
Fluff the millet pilaf with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 265.3kcal
Protein: 7.2g
Carbs: 45.6g
Fat: 6.3g
Fibre: 6.1g
Sugar: 3.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover millet pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of vegetable broth to prevent drying.