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turmeric coconut fonio in a brown bowl on a beige background with brown stripes and a beige napkin

Turmeric Coconut Fonio

Turmeric Coconut Fonio is easy to be prepared, ready in minutes. This gluten-free grain is cooked in an incredible flavorful turmeric coconut broth.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African
Keyword: turmeric coconut fonio
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fonio
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic mince
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • spring onion chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the fonio in a bowl, add cold water, and carefully wash the very small fonio. Set aside.
  • Add coconut milk and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and boil.
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, green onion, turmeric, red bell pepper, and salt.
  • Cook for about 5-8 minutes. Add the washed fonio and stir to coat.
  • Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to cook for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg