Fragrant Millet Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	407.53 Kcal (1706 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.47g	15%
Sodium	602.6mg	25%
Potassium	606.79mg	13%
Total Carbs	60.59g	20%
Sugars	7.07g	28%
Dietary Fiber	8.14g	33%
Protein	14.68g	29%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	25%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	155mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.16 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.96g	15%
Sodium	124.44mg	25%
Potassium	125.31mg	13%
Total Carbs	12.51g	20%
Sugars	1.46g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	33%
Protein	3.03g	29%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	25%
Iron	0.6mg	16%
Calcium	32mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.1

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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