Lemon-Saffron Millet Pilaf

Name: Lemon-Saffron Millet Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, washed and finely chopped; 1 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 3 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemon zest, plus more zest for garnish; 355 milliliters millet; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 0 teaspoons saffron threads crumbled; 2 shallots, peeled and finely diced; 710 milliliters water

Lemon-Saffron Millet Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 135 calories, 4g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 10. If you have lemon juice, water, coarse salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.