Multigrain Pilaf

An easy, three-grain pilaf that is the perfect base for grain bowls, egg dishes, and porridges.

Cuisine component

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 207kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked millet
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa white or multi-colored
3 tablespoons uncooked brown teff
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the millet and toast for a minute or two, shaking the pan occasionally. The millet should be fragrant. Add the quinoa and teff, followed by the broth or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 20 minutes. Most of the liquid should be absorbed. Remove from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and stir in salt as desired.
At this point, you could use the multigrain pilaf but I like to take another step. Cover a tray with waxed paper. Spread the grain onto the tray and let cool before using/serving. (see note)

Notes

Tips & Tricks: I picked up the trick of cooling the grains from Bon Appetit where they recommend refrigerating the grains before serving. However, I found just letting the cooked grains sit until slightly cool helped the gumminess. Feel free to try either method.

Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: teff, quinoa, millet

Nutrition: see the information.

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