Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf
Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf blends nutty millet with fluffy quinoa, soaking up savory chicken stock alongside tender onion, celery, bell pepper, and sweet corn. Each bite offers a pleasant chew and gentle aromatics, making it a versatile side that pairs well with roast meats or grilled vegetables. Serve it for weeknight dinners or as a wholesome addition to holiday spreads.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, bell pepper, and corn in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Combine the onion mixture, millet, quinoa, and salt in an 8x8-inch casserole dish; pour in the chicken stock. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the grains are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 167.32 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.14 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 27.66 g 10%
- Total Fat 3.6 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 222.76 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.52 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 136.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 11.45 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 17.91 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Corn. Each serving provides about 167.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, Corn, Millet. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf healthy?
- Oven-Baked Millet and Quinoa Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 167.32 calories and 6.14 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 222.76 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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