How To Cook Millet – (gluten-free)

This is the recipe that I promised to release in my Instagram post. Millet is an easy grain to cook that takes on flavor very well. You can use millet as a rice substitute. In my post on @myplantbaseplate Instagram page, I paired my cooked millet with stewed chickpeas. Usually, I like to eat rice with my stewed chickpeas but I have found that Millet is a nice rice substitute on those days.

If you are unfamiliar with Millet, let me give you some useful information.

Millet is a gluten-free grain that originated from Africa. There are more than 20 types of millet in the world. Pearl millet is the most common type and the type that we are using.

Of course, this would not be a complete post if I did not share with you some of the health benefits of millet. So here you go.

• Millet is a fiber and protein-rich grain.
• Millet provides the most calcium content and essential amino acids out of all cereal grains.
• Rich in antioxidants.

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Finally, here is the recipe on how to cook millet. I hope you enjoy making it. Please rate this recipe and let me know in the comments. I will be publishing more recipes with Millet soon you look out for those.

Thank you so much for reading. God bless.

Millet

Kiara

Millet is an easy gluten-free grain to cook. It is all in the seasoning.

Millet goes well with beans/peas and vegetable stir-fry.

This amount of millet feeds us, a 3 person family for lunch and dinner for refrence. You can half the recipe if needed.

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine African

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups Raw Pearl Millet
• 3 cups Water
• Coconut Oil
• Sea Salt
• 2 Green Onions (chopped)
• Ground Turmeric

Instructions

 

• On medium heat, saute green onions and a small sprinkle of grounded turmeric in a pan with coconut oil.
  
• Add in millet and saute together in the seasoned oil for a few minutes.
  
• Add in water and sea salt to taste. Leave on medium heat until water is boiling then turn down to low.
  
• Cook on low until millet is fully cooked and there is no water left in the pot.
  
• ENJOY!!!
  

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