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Golden Oat Pilaf

Golden Oat Pilaf

Looking for a healthy, interesting side dish? This fragrant, golden-hued steel cut oat pilaf is a perfect companion for meats and vegetarian entrees. Or, serve alone, topped with a fried egg for a filling, protein-packed snack.
Portions: 6
Course: Accompagnements, salades et soupes, Plats principaux
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 20 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes

Ingrédients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil, (15 ml)
  • 2 small shallots chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric (5 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin (2.5 ml)
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 cup steel cut oats (250 ml)
  • 3 cups chicken stock or water (750 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp salt if using water or no-salt chicken stock (2.5 ml)
  • 1/2 cup peas frozen, thawed (125 ml)

Instructions
 

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, sauté shallots in oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  3. Add carrot, oats, stock or water, and salt (if required).
  4. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to med-low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats have absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Stir in peas and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with fork.

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