Barnyard Millet, Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 20 min 4
Barnyard Millet, Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf
Health Highlights
This indian inspired recipe uses Barnyard millet, a high fibre, zinc and iron ingredient that is commonly used in Asia. Try something new with this dish!

Ingredients


1 cup Millet, dry (Barnyard Millet)
4 1/3 tbsp Canola oil
3/4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, garlic-infused
1 cup Eggplant (1 cm dice)
1 cup Green bell pepper (1 cm dice)
1 cup Acorn squash (or Kabocha squash)
2 stalks Curry leaves (stripped off the stalk)
1 tbsp Garam masala
1 tsp Turmeric, powder
1/2 tsp Hot pepper (chili) flakes
1 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
1/4 tsp Salt (to taste)
1 cup Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (1 cm dice)
600 ml Vegetable stock/broth, low sodium (FODY or other low FODMAP brand)
1/2 cup Green onion (tops only)
1/2 cup Cilantro (coriander) (garnish; optional)
4 lemon wedge Lemon (for serving)

Instructions


  1. Prepare the Millet. Rinse the millet under cold water and drain thoroughly using a fine sieve.

  2. Sauté the Vegetables. Heat both oils in a non-stick saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over high heat. Add the eggplant, red pepper, squash, and curry leaves, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.

  3. Toast the Millet & Spices. Stir in the millet and spices, sautéing for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the broth and chicken.

  4. Simmer the Dish. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and continue stirring for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Add the green onions and salt.

  5. Rest & Serve. Cover with a lid and let it rest for 5 minutes. To serve, garnish with fresh coriander and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 426
Calories from fat 192
Calories from saturated fat 19.4
Total Fat 21.3 g
Saturated Fat 2.2 g
Trans Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 19.2 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 212 mg
Potassium 537 mg
Total Carbohydrate 47 g
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g
Sugars 2.8 g
Protein 13.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Meat 0.4
Vegetables 1.9

Energy sources


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