Mexican Millet

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add garlic and stir until just fragrant.
• 3 add onions and jalapeno and fry until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
• 4 next, add the millet, and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetables. fry until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• 5 pour in vegetable broth, then add tomato paste, salt, cumin and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
• 6 bring to a boil, cover then lower the heat ti simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
• 7 remove from heat, and allow to sit covered for 10 more minutes.
• 8 stir in cilantro, then fluff with a fork before serving.