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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 55 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
- Per portion
- 265 kcal
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 1 koppmillet, rinsed
- 2,5 koppvegetable broth
- 1 styellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 stcarrot, diced
- 0,5 stred bell pepper, diced
- 2 klyftagarlic, minced
- 1 tskcumin, ground
- 0,5 tskcoriander, ground
- 0,25 tskturmeric, ground
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 0,25 tskblack pepper, ground
- 1 mskolive oil
garnish
- 2 mskfresh parsley, chopped(valfritt)
Utrustning
measuring cups · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven · measuring spoons · wooden spoon
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Rinse the millet thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens tips: Rinsing removes any bitterness from the millet.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 7 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Cirka 1 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 3 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 20 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 10 min
Kockens tips: 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.
Cirka 1 min
Per portion
Näringsvärden
- Kalorier
- 265,3kcal
- Protein
- 7,2g
- Kolhydrater
- 45,6g
- Fett
- 6,3g
- Fiber
- 6,1g
- Socker
- 3,6g
Beräknat utifrån mängderna i receptet. Värdena kan variera beroende på varumärken och byten.
Håll det gott
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.