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How to Make Vegetable Birdseed Pilaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetable Birdseed Pilaf is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more healthy whole grains and vegetables into their diet. This recipe is a great way to use up any vegetables you have on hand, making it a versatile and adaptable dish. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to add more plant-based meals into your rotation, this pilaf is sure to become a favorite in your recipe arsenal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups millet, rinsed and drained
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook and stir millet in a large saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add millet and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 18 to 22 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir onion mixture, spinach, and peas into millet; add wine and rosemary and stir. Increase heat to medium, cover saucepan, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; return cover and cook until tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir Parmesan cheese into millet mixture.

    • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 390mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 451mg

    Categories

    Grain recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Herb recipes
    Spices recipes
    Nut recipes