SORGHUM PILAF

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This quick and simple sorghum pilaf with sauteed onions and pine nuts pairs deliciously with roast chicken, grilled salmon or seared tofu, along with steamed veggies, for an easy weeknight dinner. There's enough here to save a serving for lunch the next day, or use some of the leftovers to make a Greek Sorghum Bowl.

Provided by EA Stewart

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked whole-grain sorghum
1/2 sweet onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
Salt

Steps:

Heat the sorghum in a microwave-safe bowl for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, warm a skillet over medium-high heat and finely chop the onion. Add the olive oil to the warm skillet along with the onions and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add the warmed sorghum, pine nuts and salt to taste. Stir until well combined. Reserve half of the sorghum pilaf for lunch the next day, and enjoy the remaining pilaf as a side dish for dinner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams