Millet Pilaf with Vegetables
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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 55 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Srednje
- Po porciji
- 265 kcal
Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 1 šalicamillet, rinsed
- 2,5 šalicavegetable broth
- 1 komyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 komcarrot, diced
- 0,5 komred bell pepper, diced
- 2 češanjgarlic, minced
- 1 žličicacumin, ground
- 0,5 žličicacoriander, ground
- 0,25 žličicaturmeric, ground
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper, ground
- 1 žlicaolive oil
garnish
- 2 žlicafresh parsley, chopped(neobavezno)
Oprema
measuring cups · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Rinse the millet thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Rinsing removes any bitterness from the millet.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Oko 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.
Oko 7 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 3 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 20 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 10 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 265,3kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 7,2g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 45,6g
- Masti
- 6,3g
- Vlakna
- 6,1g
- Šećeri
- 3,6g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover millet pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of vegetable broth to prevent drying.