Multigrain Pilaf with Beans and Spices
This hearty, flavorful pilaf combines a variety of grains and beans with aromatic spices for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect paired with panfried bell peppers!
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Lid
- Knife
- grater
- Measuring cups and spoons
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml melted coconut oil
- ½ cup 80 g chopped red onion
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups 705 ml vegetable or tomato juice
- 3 cups 705 ml water or vegetable broth
- ½ cup 70 g uncooked brown lentils, rinsed
- ½ cup 80 g uncooked long grain brown rice, rinsed
- ½ cup 80 g uncooked wild rice, rinsed
- ½ cup 84 g uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- ½ cup 90 g uncooked pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon 6 g garam masala, store-bought or homemade
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 cup 53 g raisins (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- Handful of Chili Roasted Peanuts for serving
Instructions
- In a large-size saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, garam masala, caraway seeds, coriander, ginger, and cayenne.
- Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the salt, raisins (if using), lentils, barley, and rices.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable or tomato juice, water, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook for 35 minutes, stirring twice during the cooking time.
- Add the quinoa and beans, cover again, and let cook for another 15 minutes.
- Once the quinoa is cooked (look for the “tail”), remove the lid and let simmer longer if needed to reduce any remaining liquid.
- If the grains are not tender and the liquid is absorbed, add extra water or broth and continue cooking until fully tender.
- Serve topped with chili roasted peanuts.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Pair this dish with a refreshing, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio to complement the spices and beans.
Nutrition values
Calories: 410 kcal | Carbohydrates: 75 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 10 g