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Fragrant Millet Pilaf

By: jessica 
"Saffron, orange rind and coriander seed make plain millet plain no more!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup millet
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 8 ounces firm tofu
  • 2/3 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Mix the millet, coriander and cinnamon into the saucepan; saute for another minute or two, stirring constantly. Stir in the saffron threads, salt, pepper, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. While the millet simmers, prepare the tofu: Cut the tofu into small cubes about the size of peas. Place the tofu in a saucepan, and cover it with the white wine. Add the shallots and the garlic. Place the pan over medium-high heat until the wine comes to a simmer, then turn the heat to low. Simmer the tofu for 10 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half.
  4. When the millet has simmered for 30 minutes, add it and it's cooking liquid to the tofu. Mix in the corn and the orange rind. Stir well, then cover the pan and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir the tomatoes into the millet. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon the millet pilaf onto plates. Garnish with the chopped green onions and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 427 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by Kree   view full review
This turned out wonderfully! What a nice change from rice. I enjoyed the combination of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by LovingFoodInNYC   view full review
This is a good recipe for a change but not as exceptional as I expected based on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2005 by MAGGIELB   view full review
Great recipe. I threw everything into a casserole pan and baked it, instead of frying it. Came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by carenphilips   view full review
Wonderful recipe! All my guests loved it and several asked for the recipe. Aromatic,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by ZENBONE   view full review
Great recipe for millet, delicious and flavorful. Spice combo is awesome, they go together...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2010 by BRG   view full review
Good flavor, though it could have used a bit more of the spices - coriander, cinnamon, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by LORIKAE   view full review
This was just alright for me. I could have done without the orange and cinnamon - they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2002 by LMP211   view full review
very tasty and very different!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Zmrzlina   view full review
I made this exactly as it is written, and it came out very mushy. Quite fragrant, indeed, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by trolt   view full review
Bland and uninteresting. This didn't do anything for me, or my spouse. I found that recipe...

 

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