Lemony Millet Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lemony Millet Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil (or use some of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for more flavour); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¾ cup millet; 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; 12 lemon, juice of; ¼ cup sun-dried tomato, well drained and finely chopped; ½ teaspoon sea salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat-leaf)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil (or use some of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for more flavour)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ cup millet
1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
12 lemon, juice of
¼ cup sun-dried tomato, well drained and finely chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat-leaf)

1
In a medium saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, celery, and garlic, salt and pepper.
2
Cook until vegetables softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the millet; stir well to coat the grains in oil and cook about 1 minute more.
4
Add broth, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes.
5
Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
6
Let cook for 20-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed, adding a little extra water or broth if it looks as though it is getting too dry.
7
Remove from the heat and let sit 10 minutes until grains are tender.
8
Fluff with a fork and serve.

317

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil (or use some of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for more flavour), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemony Millet Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Millet Pilaf

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