Toasted Millet Recipe
Millet is a wonderful grain that is often overlooked in favour of more fashionable ingredients, it is delicious and very nutritious.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 337kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g Millet ¾ Cup
- 300 ml Water 1¼ Cups
- 15 g Butter 1 Tbsp
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh Herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Place a dry pan over a medium heat. When it is hot, add the millet and toast for 3 or 4 minutes, swirling occasionally.
- Add the water and butter and bring to a boil.
- Season generously with salt, reduce the heat, add a lid and allow to gently simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- The millet is cooked when it has a very slight bite but is not chalky.
- Remove the millet from the heat and allow sit covered with a tight lid for 5 minutes.
- Throw in a load of fresh herbs to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
