Fonio Pilaf

Fonio grains are mixed with aromatic vegetables, sesame seeds, nuts and raisins for a nutritious alternative to rice pilaf. Serve this with your favorite savory meat or fish dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 789 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 1 cup fonio grains
• 0.25 cup golden raisins
• 0.25 cup shredded carrots
• 0.75 cup warm vegetable stock, divided
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped almonds
• 0.125 cup pomegranate seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup vegetable stock and raisins in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook shallot, garlic, black sesame seeds, carrots, and almonds until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Add fonio and stir to absorb flavors, about 2 minutes. Pour in raisins and stock and stir until fonio has absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes. Add some remaining stock and cook until the fonio is soft. You may not need the entire amount, depending on the brand and quality of the fonio. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Remove from heat once all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.