December 15, 2020
Fonio is an ancient grain and the oldest cultivated cereal in West Africa. Today, fonio can be found in countries along the Sahel Region. To prep, all you need to do is boil and fluff within 5 minutes. The taste is similar to a fine and grainy firm couscous, the taste is nutty and earthy, the perfect addition to a hearty grain bowl. Fonio can be purchase preferably at your local African Market, otherwise, you can order online.
For this bowl, I kept it simple. I used seasonal vegetables like kale, beets, and sweet potatoes and topped it with some cilantro and my favorite dressing. I love how simple and easy this bowl is and how versatile you can make it depending on the season. The most effort you’ll put into this dish is chopping up veggies!
Ingredients:
Roasted Sweet Potato
1 tablespoon of olive oil
¼ tablespoon of salt
Balsamic Roasted Mushroom
8 oz container of cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons of aged or regular balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of olive oil
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of pepper
½ tablespoon of dried parsley
Remainder of Salad
½ cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced
½ cup of cucumbers, sliced and halved
½ a medium beet, sliced and quartered
¼ cup of fonio
½ cup of water
Directions
Roasted Vegetables
Fonio
Recipe by Local Roots recipe contributor, Fati Son of Je Gbese, @jegbese.
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