MEXICAN MILLET

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This is a great side dish to accompany any Mexican themed meal, and it's a nice change from rice (the side dish I make most often with Mexican food). Dare to be different sometimes! I always enjoy trying new WHOLE grains. Please, don't let the fact that millet is usually the number one ingredient in bird seed put you off. Millet is highly nutritious, non-glutinous and like buckwheat and quinoa, is not an acid forming food, so is soothing and easy to digest. When cooked, millet is soft, almost creamy with a bit of a crunch on the outside. Recipe adaped from Veganomicon, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook! I believe original recipe called for fresh tomatoes instead of the canned

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup millet
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and stir until just fragrant.
  • Add onions and jalapeno and fry until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Next, add the millet, and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetables. Fry until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable broth, then add tomato paste, salt, cumin and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, cover then lower the heat ti simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat, and allow to sit covered for 10 more minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Taylor Smith
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Babu Kamrul
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This was my first time cooking millet and it was a success! The dish was flavorful and the millet was cooked perfectly.


Fowzia Mimi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


RF Sanjid Gamer
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


mujahid rakhis
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I'm not a big fan of millet, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The flavors were nice and the millet was cooked well.


GriffMatic1
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Tajo Mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The millet was fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Tins Matteson
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of chili powder. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


Charlotte Hunter
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The millet was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Patrick Wentzell
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover millet I had. It was also a nice change from the usual rice and beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Bayjied Hasan
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to throw everything in my slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. The result was a flavorful and satisfying meal.


Nasir Hussain
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This Mexican millet dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the millet had a great texture. I would definitely make this again.