Mexican Millet
Ingredients
- 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 ⓘ
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
549
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).