Millet Day

Not everyone is familiar with millet, but this unusual little seed is an ancient, gluten-free nutritional powerhouse. One cup of cooked millet contains six grams of protein, two grams of dietary fiber, and a wealth of minerals and essential vitamins. We encourage you to give this nutty, golden grain a try!

Ingredients:
2 c dry millet
4 c water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes (or replace water and bouillon with 4 c vegetable broth)
2 tbsp Earth Balance or butter

Toppings:
Sunflower seeds
Golden sprinkles
Gomashio
Butter
Butter
Tamari or soy sauce
Chickpeas*

Instructions:
Boil the water and stir in bouillon to prepare the broth.

Sauteé the millet in the Earth Balance or butter in a medium-sized pot over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, stir and place a tight-fitting lid on the pot. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. It’s okay to lift the lid every once in awhile to check on the millet, but don’t check it too often.

When most of the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat and allow millet to sit with the lid on for ten minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with your choice of toppings.

*Bonus Recipe: Cedar Rose Chickpeas

Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas / garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp Earth balance or butter
Dash of tamari
2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
Pinch of dried thyme

Instructions:
Put the chickpeas in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add all other ingredients and stir often until chickpeas are heated throughout. Serve as a topping for millet (also great as a side dish).