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Fonio Pilaf
Fonio Pilaf
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Nutritious blend of fonio grains, aromatic veggies, sesame seeds, nuts, and raisins. Perfect as a tasty alternative to rice pilaf, ideal with any meat or fish dish.
Ingredients:
  • 0.75 cup warm vegetable stock, divided
  • 0.25 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup fonio grains
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.125 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions:
  • Mix together the plump raisins with half a cup of flavorful vegetable stock in a bowl, then set aside.
  • In a deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook shallot, garlic, black sesame seeds, carrots, and almonds until fragrant and softened for about 4 minutes. Stir in fonio to absorb flavors for about 2 minutes. Add raisins and stock, stirring until fonio absorbs the liquid, about 5 minutes. Add more stock as needed until fonio is soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste depending on brand and quality of fonio.
  • Once the liquid is fully absorbed, take it off the heat. Fluff the dish with a fork and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.

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