Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30-35 min
Servings: 6
From: Spice Savvy
Other Grains
Other Grains
Morning Millet
Millet is a nutritious, versatile African grain. Its nutty flavor makes a delightful main-dish dinner grain, though here its sweet, light personality is a welcome treat in the morning. Serve it with herbal tea or a roasted chicory beverage.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup millet
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup dried apricots or dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ginger root powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
cinnamon sugar* (optional)
1 cup millet
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup dried apricots or dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ginger root powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
cinnamon sugar* (optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add millet. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes to lightly toast the millet. Add water, fruit, and spices, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 to 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 to 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
Chef Suggestions
*To make cinnamon sugar, simply combine ground cinnamon and sugar to taste.
Nutrition Facts
As prepared, each serving contains 160 calories, 4g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 28g total carbohydrate and 4g protein.
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