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Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron is for Dinner.

Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron takes 45 minutes to cook.

Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron are:

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
16 green beans, chopped into thirds
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp hot water
1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 cup millet
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon zest

Here is how you make Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron:

Heat 3-4 tbsp of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, carrot, celery, green beans, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring. Combine hot water and saffron in a small dish.Add saffron mixture, quinoa and millet to the pan. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the remaining water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a brisk simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.Continue cooking 20 minutes, covered. Turn off heat, and let stand, covered for 5-10 minutes longer. Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

The nutritional information for Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 317.6

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 45.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 62.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
• Protein: 11.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Lemony Grain Pilaf with Saffron is Vegan