Amaranth, Dairy-Free, Dry Beans, Pressure Cooker, Weeknight Dinner

Amaranth and Chickpea Pilaf with Saffron

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Amaranth and Chickpea Pilaf with Saffron

Unique yet simple pilaf
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Dry Beans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients

Beans

  • ½ lb dry chickpeas
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 piece kombu
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 3 small chilis de arbol

Pilaf

  • 2½ cups boiling water
  • 2 tsp vegetable or no-chicken bouillon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup amaranth rinsed
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley optional

Instructions

  • Rinse then soak the garbanzos in 1% salinity water for at least 8 hours. Drain and add the beans to a pressure cooker. Cover with water by at least 1" or so. Add bean spices to the pot, in a spice bag if possible. Set timer for 7 minutes and cook on high pressure. Allow for pressure to release naturally for 25 minutes and then release remaining pressure. Drain beans.
    ½ lb dry chickpeas, 2 bay leaves, 1 piece kombu, 1 tsp oregano, 3 small chilis de arbol
  • Once beans are done, turn on the kettle and bring at least 3 cups of water to a boil. Pour 2.5 cups of boiling water in a measuring cup and mix in 2 tsp bouillon. Set aside.
    2½ cups boiling water, 2 tsp vegetable or no-chicken bouillon
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in the all-in-one pan (or large skillet) over medium-high. Add the diced onion and cook until starting to turn golden.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the amaranth, water and stock, cooked chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, and 1 tsp sweet paprika. Stir well. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until millet is cooked.
    1 cup amaranth, ½ tsp dried basil, 1 pinch saffron, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • When done, break up with a fork and season further, if needed. Add the parsley (if using).
    2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Notes

Serves 4

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 1079mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 9mg
Nutrition Facts
Amaranth and Chickpea Pilaf with Saffron
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 1079mg31%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1151IU23%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 176mg18%
Iron 9mg50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.