FONIO PILAF
Fonio grains are mixed with aromatic vegetables, sesame seeds, nuts, and raisins for a nutritious alternative to rice pilaf. Serve this with your favorite savory meat or fish dish. Fonio is one of the most forgiving grains out there. It reheats splendidly, too. This dish can be made ahead of time and simply reheated by adding a bit of stock and a turn or two in the microwave.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup vegetable stock and raisins in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook shallot, garlic, black sesame seeds, carrots, and almonds until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Add fonio and stir to absorb flavors, about 2 minutes. Pour in raisins and stock and stir until fonio has absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes. Add some remaining stock and cook until the fonio is soft. You may not need the entire amount, depending on the brand and quality of the fonio. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat once all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 788.8 calories, Carbohydrate 125.4 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
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Sunny Soassin
[email protected]This pilaf is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]This pilaf is a healthy and nutritious meal that is packed with vegetables and whole grains. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
lulu mohsen
[email protected]This pilaf was quick and easy to make, which is perfect for busy weeknights. I also liked that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand.
John Weeks
[email protected]The roasted vegetables in this pilaf add a wonderful depth of flavor. I also loved the crispy texture of the fonio.
Nusrat Arif
[email protected]This pilaf is a great budget-friendly meal. It uses simple, affordable ingredients and can be easily stretched by adding more vegetables or beans.
BynaryOCE
[email protected]This recipe is naturally gluten-free, which is great for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to adapt to my dietary needs.
gayani witharana
[email protected]I made this pilaf vegan by using vegetable broth and omitting the butter. It was still delicious! I also added some chopped kale for extra nutrition.
Meliodas Thabiso
[email protected]I'm new to cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I was impressed with how flavorful the pilaf was, even though I used simple ingredients.
Julian Rael
[email protected]The flavors in this pilaf are well-balanced and complex. I particularly liked the use of cumin and coriander. The dish is also very versatile, as you can easily substitute different vegetables or herbs depending on what you have on hand.
Chris Halstead
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loved. The kids especially liked the sweet potatoes and carrots. I will definitely be making this again!
Zainab Laminu
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fonio, an ancient grain that is high in protein and fiber. The pilaf turned out great, and I especially enjoyed the addition of the roasted vegetables.
Md Bablubhola
[email protected]This fonio pilaf was a delightful surprise! The fonio cooked up perfectly, with a light and fluffy texture. The combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices created a flavorful and aromatic dish that was both satisfying and nutritious.