Middle-Neolithic Millet and Rice Vegetable Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A nutritious pilaf combining millet and rice with seasonal vegetables, inspired by ancient East Asian grain traditions. This Middle Eastern recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs millet, white rice, carrot, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup millet
1/2 cup white rice
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/2 cup green peas
2 cups vegetable broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup millet and 1/2 cup white rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in diced 1 medium carrot and 1 medium zucchini, cooking for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 5: Add rinsed millet and rice to the pot, stirring to combine with vegetables.
Step 6: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and bring to a boil.
Step 7: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 8: Stir in 1/2 cup green peas and cook covered for 5 more minutes until peas are heated through.
Step 9: Remove from heat and fluff pilaf with a fork. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.