Fonio Pilaf Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Fonio Pilaf Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Fonio Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup warm vegetable stock

divided

¼ cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 shallot

minced

1 clove garlic

minced

2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

¼ cup shredded carrots

⅓ cup chopped almonds

1 cup fonio grains

1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

⅛ cup pomegranate seeds

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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. 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Fonio Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 788.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 125.4g 41%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 24%

Sugars: 16.7g

Fat: 28g 43%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 686IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 14.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 162.7mg 16%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 56.7mg 20%

Potassium: 429.2mg 12%

Sodium: 263.6mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 251.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.