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Fonio Pilaf

Fonio Pilaf

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  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Liquid Ingredients

    • ¾ cup warm vegetable stock, divided

  • Fruits

    • ¼ cup golden raisins
    • ⅛ cup pomegranate seeds

  • Vegetables & Aromatics

    • 1 shallot, minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 🥕 ¼ cup shredded carrots

  • Grains & Seeds

    • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
    • 1 cup fonio grains

  • Nuts

    • ⅓ cup chopped almonds

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Cooking Oils

    • 🛢 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

STEPS

1

Combine 1/2 cup vegetable stock and raisins in a bowl and set aside.

2

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.

3

Add fonio and stir to absorb flavors, about 2 minutes.

4

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.

5

Remove from heat once all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

789

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 125
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Fonio reheats easily with a little stock or water.Serve as a nutritious alternative to traditional rice pilaf.Make ahead of time for meal prep convenience.