Fonio with Black Sesame Seeds

Popular - Side Dish

Fonio is boiled with toasted black sesame seeds for a side dish or a gluten-free substitute for couscous. I was given this recipe by a Senegalese grocer after I complained about not liking the millet version of couscous and the high cost of quinoa. This tiny African grain is bursting with nutrition and health benefits and is so easy to cook. There are many ways to prepare fonio, but this is the recipe I prefer for ease and taste.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 23 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Fonio with Black Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

1 ½ cups water

½ cup fonio

⅛ teaspoon salt

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a small skillet. Add sesame seeds; toast until fragrant about 6 minutes.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in toasted sesame seeds fonio and salt. Bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered until water has been absorbed about 5 minutes. Fluff fonio with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Fonio with Black Sesame Seeds

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 268

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 49.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Fat: 5.8g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Calcium: 98.1mg 10%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 1.8mg 1%

Potassium: 44.2mg 1%

Sodium: 154.3mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 52.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.