Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable millet dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Millet, an ancient grain known for its nutritional value, takes center stage in this medley of goodness. Paired with vibrant spinach, nutty pine nuts, and a symphony of aromatic spices, this dish promises a symphony of flavors in every bite. Accompaniments like tangy yogurt sauce and refreshing cucumber salad provide the perfect balance, making this millet creation a complete and satisfying meal. From the health-conscious to the adventurous foodie, this recipe caters to all palates. Dive into the world of millets and discover a new favorite dish that nourishes your body and tantalizes your taste buds. Explore variations of this recipe with different vegetables, herbs, and spices, and let your creativity shine in the kitchen.
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SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS
This is a great fresh and healthy dish. It's the only way I'll eat cooked spinach! The pine nuts add a nice crunch and rounds out the texture of cooked spinach. Quick and easy side dish to almost anything.
Provided by KandB
Categories Spinach
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- toast pine nuts lightly in pan and set aside. Watch carefully these are easy to burn!
- In large skillet warm olive oil then add garlic. Cook garlic just until it starts to pop then add spinach and lemon juice.
- Keep tossing spinach and as it starts to wilt and add in pine nuts; add light sea salt and cracked pepper to taste.
- You want to cook spinach until it's just completely wilted, but not until it's mush. Turn off heat, add grated cheese and toss lightly as it melts. Remove from pan to serving dish and top with a little more grated cheese and you're ready to go.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.7
SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
In the mood for a bit of something green and leafy? Try this scrumptious spinach with pine nuts. Preparation time: 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. Cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPINACH AND PINE NUTS WITH PENNE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add penne and boil for 10 minutes or according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a heavy 12-inch skillet heat butter and olive oil until foamy. Add pine nuts and saute, stirring continuously until they turn golden. Add garlic and saute for a minute to release the aroma. Add spinach in two batches if you must and toss together just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon or so of water to get spinach steaming. Drain pasta and serve in bowl. Toss with wilted spinach and garnish with port soaked currants.
MILLET WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
To toast pine nuts, shake them in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and starting to brown. (Beware: They burn quickly.)
Provided by Dancer
Categories Spinach
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 large servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put millet, apricots and stock in large pan.
- Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until stock is absorbed and millet is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Top with spinach, cover and reduce heat to low until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir to blend millet and spinach.
- Place in serving bowl.
- Top with pine nuts.
SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS & GARLIC
A stylish side dish that's ready in a flash
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Supper
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and cram into a large pan. Pour over a little boiling water, cover tightly and cook for 2-3 mins, until the leaves have wilted.
- Tip into a colander and drain well. Use the side of a small plate to press the spinach down to extract the last of the water. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave and drain.
- Meanwhile heat the oil, add the pine nuts and fry until golden. Add the garlic and fry briefly, then stir in the spinach and stir until heated through. Season and serve in a warm side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.84 milligram of sodium
SPINACH WITH ONIONS & PINE NUTS
Jazz up a bag of spinach with caramelised onions and the crunch of pine nuts
Provided by Jane Hornby
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Add the onions, cover, then gently fry for 15 mins until soft and almost transparent. Add the butter and pine nuts, turn up the heat, then fry for 5 mins more or until the onions are dark golden. Stir in the garlic, grate in a little nutmeg, then fry for 1 min. Splash in vinegar.
- Meanwhile, heat the largest pan you have until very hot. Throw in half the spinach, cover for 20 secs, then stir until just wilted. Tip into a colander set over a bowl, then repeat with the second bag of spinach.
- To serve, toss the cooked spinach into onion mix and season generously.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.73 milligram of sodium
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pick over the spinach leaves and remove the large stems. Wash and drain well. Remove all the moisture by placing between paper towels and patting dry.
- In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and half the spinach, half the nutmeg and half the pine nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook and toss very quickly until the spinach is just wilted. Drain. Repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS
Sautéed spinach gets unexpected earthiness and crunch from toasted pine nuts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 garlic clove in a 12-inch straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat, until garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add a quarter of the spinach, and cook just until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining oil, garlic, and spinach.
- Transfer spinach to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon over spinach, and top with pine nuts.
SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS
Provided by Joyce Goldstein
Categories Side Sauté Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Raisin Pine Nut Spinach Kosher Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the spinach well and remove the stems. Place in a large sauté pan with only the rinsing water clinging to the leaves. Cook over medium heat, turning as needed until wilted, just a few minutes. Drain well and set aside. Add the olive oil to the now-empty pan and place over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the spinach, raisins, and pine nuts and sauté briefly to warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for Cooking Millet with Spinach and Pine Nuts:
- Choose the Right Millet: There are several varieties of millet, including pearl millet, foxtail millet, and proso millet. For this recipe, pearl millet is the best choice as it has a mild flavor and cooks quickly.
- Soak the Millet: Soaking the millet before cooking helps to reduce the cooking time and makes the millet more digestible. Soak the millet in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a Large Pot: Millet tends to expand when cooked, so it's important to use a large pot to prevent it from boiling over.
- Cook the Millet Properly: Millet should be cooked in a ratio of 1:2 (millet to water). Bring the water to a boil, then add the millet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the millet is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
- Season the Millet: Once the millet is cooked, season it with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as cumin, coriander, or turmeric.
- Add the Spinach and Pine Nuts: Finally, add the spinach and pine nuts to the cooked millet. Stir until the spinach is wilted and the pine nuts are toasted.
Conclusion:
Millet with spinach and pine nuts is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. It is packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, iron, and magnesium. The spinach adds a boost of vitamins and minerals, while the pine nuts add a nutty flavor and texture. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover millet and spinach.This recipe is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of millet and spinach. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to create a dish that is perfect for your taste buds.
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