Sorghum Pilaf
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Sorghum Pilaf

Sorghum Pilaf

Sorghum stars in this hearty ancient grain pilaf paired with mushrooms, Cascadian Farm™ frozen peas and parmesan cheese.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 1 - 4 oz serving)
Sorghum
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Sorghum grain, raw
14 oz
2 cups
Water, cool approx. 72°F
4 lb
8 cups
Kosher salt
1 Tbsp
Mushrooms & Scallions
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Butter, unsalted
3 Tbsp
Baby bella mushrooms, 1/4-inch sliced
8 oz
4 cups
Shallots, small diced
4 oz
1 cup
Garlic, fresh, minced
3 Tbsp
Red chili pepper flakes
1/2 tsp
Kosher salt
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, ground
1/4 tsp
White wine, dry
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Cascadian Farm™ Frozen Peas (00340), thawed
8 oz
1 1/2 cups
Green onions, fresh, greens only, thinly sliced
2 oz
1 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
1 oz
1/4 cup
Lemon zest
1 Tbsp
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Sorghum
  1. Add sorghum, water and salt to large saucepan; bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  2. Cook until sorghum is al dente and starting to pop open, 50-60 minutes; drain and set aside until ready to use.
Mushrooms & Shallots
  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and sauté until caramelized.
  2. Add shallots, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; sauté until translucent.
  3. Add wine and vinegar until liquid is reduced by 25%; reduce heat to low and keep warm until needed.
Finishing
  1. Add cooked sorghum, peas, green onions, parmesan, lemon zest and salt to skillet; stir to combine.
  2. Cook until heated through and serve #8 scoop (4 oz) warm.

  • Tip: Serve as a vegetarian entrée, increasing portion size to 8 oz if desired.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 4 oz serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
45
% Daily Value
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
930mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
15%
Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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