Millet Eggplant Pilaf

This twist on a traditional rice pilaf side dish is hearty enough to serve as a complete meal. Among other properties, millet provides protein and is a good source of magnesium. The eggplant provides a great source of fiber and adds a meatiness to the dish. In addition, the flavors are brought together in just minutes.

• Hands-On Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 17 minutes

Serves 4

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1 tablespoon butter

¹/₄ cup peeled and diced onion

1 cup peeled and diced eggplant

1 small Roma tomato, seeded and diced

1 cup millet

2 cups vegetable broth

1 teaspoon sea salt

¹/₄ teaspoon ground black pepper

¹/₈ teaspoon saffron

¹/₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 Press Sauté button on Instant Pot^®. Add butter and melt. Add onion and cook 3–5 minutes until translucent. Toss in eggplant and stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Add diced tomato.

2 Add millet to Instant Pot^® in an even layer. Gently pour in broth. Lock lid.

3 Press the Rice button (the Instant Pot^® will determine the time, about 10 minutes pressurized cooking time). When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

4 Transfer pot ingredients to a serving bowl. Season with salt, pepper, saffron, and cayenne pepper. Garnish with chives.