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Mediterranean Vegetable Pilaf

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 380
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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
  • 3 tablespoons cold pressed olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cups brown rice
  • 1/2 cups wild rice
  • 1 cups lentils
  • 1/4 cups millet
  • 1/4 cups amaranth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • dash cayenne pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    In an 8-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the onions, garlic, red pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the brown rice, wild rice, lentils, millet, amaranth, and carrots. Sauté for another minute to coat with oil.
  4. 4
    Add the diced tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. 5
    Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    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.

Keywords: breakfast, mediterranean, brown rice, lentils, vegan, gluten free, one pot, vegetables, herbs, hearty
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