Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf
Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf brings toasty, nutty grains together with sweet onion, green pepper, and garlic, all simmered in vegetable broth for a warmly seasoned side. The fresh cilantro finish adds bright, herbal notes that balance the mellow millet. Serve it alongside grilled meats or beans and rice for a weeknight Dinner or a relaxed weekend spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Process the carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir the carrot mixture, the onion, and the green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the millet; stir until it is fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour the vegetable broth into the millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and the millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
- Calories 189.66 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.77 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 30.64 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.27 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 254.15 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.74 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.94 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 436.13 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 111.07 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 4.96 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cuban Style Millet Pilaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 189.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Millet. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 189.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf healthy?
- Cuban-Style Millet Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 189.66 calories and 5.77 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 254.15 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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