Millet Grain 500g

Millet Pilaf with Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 cup millet grain
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Rinse the millet grain under running water and drain well.

2. In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed millet grain and reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the millet simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the millet is tender.

3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

4. Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

5. Add the cooked millet grain to the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine.

6. Season the millet pilaf with the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the flavours meld together for a few minutes.

7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

8. Serve the millet pilaf hot as a side dish or as a vegetarian main dish.

This millet pilaf is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this gluten-free grain. It's packed with flavourful vegetables and herbs that will make this dish a new favourite at your dinner table!