Unlike most other grains, this versatile, gluten free grain is alkaline, which makes it easy to digest and helps balance the body’s natural tendency towards acidity. Millet is an excellent source of dietary fiber, making it a great solution for those looking to add more fiber to their gluten free diet.
The GRAIN OF DISCOVERY opens doors in the kitchen...We can DISCOVER numerous ways to use Millet in our diet.
I make a double portion of millet on the weekend. Throughout the week I find a variety of uses for the millet.
Simple Millet Recipe:
Ingredients:
Millet
Liquid (water, broth/stock)
Instructions:
2 cups of liquid
Bring to a boil then add 1 cup of millet
Bring back to a boil
Reduce, cover, stir from time to time
Stop cooking when liquid absorbed
You can stop here and serve as a side dish - perhaps sprinkle with herbs (that go with your main dish such as rosemary, chives, basil, or cilantro) and butter (no salt would be best). This is a high protein, high fiber side dish! It WILL satisfy you!
OR you can create a MEAL from the grain:
Magic Meals:
Pictured below is my Cauliflower Millet Magic Meal
1/4 cup onion diced
3 cloves of garlic thinly chopped
1-2 cups of cauliflower GREENS
Place in a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 cup vegetable (or liquid of your choice) broth
Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add 1.5 cups of millet and 1 cup of diced chopped nuts (peanuts or cashews work well).
Stir to incorporate ingredients.
Serve...I added a piece of cauliflower to garnish...you could add an herb of choice for additional flavor...perhaps fresh BASIL or PARSLEY. This dish is great WARM or COLD!
NOTE: This is an inexpensive dish. The LEAVES of the cauliflower are EDIBLE and tender when cooked. Instead of throwing them away when you use the "flower", save them for side dishes or "stir-ins" like this.
NOTE: Millet is good warm or cold!
