Mediterranean Vegetable Pilaf
Description
A savory and aromatic breakfast dish featuring a mix of brown and wild rice, lentils, millet, and amaranth. Sautéed with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and carrots, then simmered with tomatoes and Mediterranean herbs. This gluten-free, vegan recipe serves 6 to 8 people and is perfect for a leisurely weekend morning.Ingredients
Directions
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In an 8-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the onions, garlic, red pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Add the brown rice, wild rice, lentils, millet, amaranth, and carrots. Sauté for another minute to coat with oil.
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Add the diced tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the grains are tender and all liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Dietary Fiber 10g40%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
breakfast, mediterranean, brown rice, lentils, vegan, gluten free, one pot, vegetables, herbs, hearty
