7-Grain Pilaf
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ½ cup celery, peeled & diced
- ½ cup carrots, peeled & diced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup uncooked 7-grain cereal
- 2½ cups fat-free, low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- zest & juice of ½ lemon
- lemon wedges for garnish
How-to
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- Add the onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes
- Add the garlic and cumin and cook until they become aromatic, only 1-2 minutes
- Add the cereal, water and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover with a round of parchment and then a lid. Cook until the cereal is tender, 35-45 minutes
- Allow to sit, covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork, remove bay leaves and add lemon juice and zest. Taste and adjust seasonings