Fonio is a grain used in West-African cuisine and increasingly available in grocery stores in the United States (we like the [yolele](https://yolele.com/fonio) brand). This recipe was developed by Nubian Markets, a fast-casual eatery, grocery store, and community space centered on the African diaspora located in Nubian Square.



 

    Serves: 4 servings    Total Time:  45min minutes Prep Time: 15min minutes Cook Time: 30min minutes  

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## Ingredients

[Substitution Guide](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen/substitution-guide)

 Butternut\_Squash - 1 small Onion - 1 small  Garlic - 2 cloves  Fennel - 1 bulb  Oil - 2 Tablespoons  Salt - ¼ teaspoon  Chili - ½ teaspoon flakes  Mustard - 1 teaspoon seeds  Fonio - 1 cup  Broth - 2 cups low sodium  

## Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400˚F.

Step 2

Peel and chop the butternut squash and onion into 1-inch pieces. Chop the fennel. Peel and slice garlic cloves.

Step 3

Place the chopped butternut squash, onion, and fennel onto a sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of oil and add ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, chili flakes, and mustard seeds. Toss with your hands until everything is coated with the oil and seasoning. 

Step 4

Roast for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 5

While the vegetables cook, heat a saucepan on medium-high heat and add 1 Tablespoon oil. Add the fonio and sliced garlic and toast for 1 minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, turn off the heat. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let sit for 5-10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. 

Step 6

Once everything is cooked, add the roasted vegetables and fonio into to a large mixing bowl. Toss until combined. 

Step 7

Once everything is cooked, add the roasted vegetables and fonio into to a large mixing bowl. Toss until combined. 

 

### Notes

## Nutrition Information

  Serving Size: 1/4 recipe serving Calories: 329 Calories Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 64g Dietary Fiber: 10g Protein: 10g Sodium: 26mg