Cuban Inspired Millet

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Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Instructions

  1. Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion, and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
  3. Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 59.1g 21% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 14.5g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10115.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1874.3mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 939.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 166mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 389.3mg 30% DV
Iron 13.2mg 73% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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