Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 large carrot, diced1 stalk celery, diced16 green beans, chopped into thirds1/4 tsp kosher salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 tbsp hot water1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well1/2 cup millet1 1/2 cups water2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
Heat 3-4 tbsp of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic, carrot, celery, green beans, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
Combine hot water and saffron in a small dish.
Add saffron mixture, quinoa and millet to the pan.
Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add the remaining water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Bring to a brisk simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Continue cooking 20 minutes, covered.
Turn off heat, and let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes longer.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Add garlic, carrot, celery, green beans, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring.
Combine hot water and saffron in a small dish.
Add saffron mixture, quinoa and millet to the pan.
Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add the remaining water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Bring to a brisk simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Continue cooking 20 minutes, covered.
Turn off heat, and let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes longer.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 317.6
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 45.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 62.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
- Protein: 11.0 g
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