Title: MILLET PILAF IN PEPPERS
Categories: Main dish, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 servings
1 ea Serrano chili, seeded
1/2 tb Ginger, chopped
1/4 c Cilantro leaves
2 tb Lime juice
2 1/2 c Water
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1 tb Extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 c Millet
1 ea Yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 c Corn kernels, defrosted
1 c Tomato, coarsely chopped
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
6 ea Red bell peppers
3 tb Pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
Combine chili, ginger, cilantro & lime juice in a blender & process
till smooth. Add water & set aside.
Heat oil over moderate heat. Add millet & diced pepper & stir-fry 3
to 4 minutes. Add blender ingredients, corn, tomato, salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover & cook until the liquid has been
absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff with
a fork.
Preheat oven to 375F. To prepare peppers, halve them lengthwise,
derib them & remove seeds. Blanch for 4 minutes in boiling water,
drain & pat dry. Mound the pilaf into the pepper halves, sprinkle
with pine nuts or pumpkin seeds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
