Fonio with Black Sesame Seeds

Fonio is boiled with toasted black sesame seeds in this quick and easy side dish that doubles as a gluten-free substitute for couscous.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup fonio

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a small skillet. Add sesame seeds; toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in toasted sesame seeds, fonio, and salt. Bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff fonio with a fork.