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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 55 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 265 kcal
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 1 canămillet, rinsed
- 2,5 canăvegetable broth
- 1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 buc.carrot, diced
- 0,5 buc.red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cățelgarlic, minced
- 1 lingurițăcumin, ground
- 0,5 lingurițăcoriander, ground
- 0,25 lingurițăturmeric, ground
- 0,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, ground
- 1 lingurăolive oil
garnish
- 2 lingurăfresh parsley, chopped(opțional)
Ustensile
measuring cups · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Rinse the millet thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Rinsing removes any bitterness from the millet.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 7 min.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 265,3kcal
- Proteine
- 7,2g
- Carbohidrați
- 45,6g
- Grăsimi
- 6,3g
- Fibre
- 6,1g
- Zahăr
- 3,6g
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Păstrează gustul bun
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.