Best Hot Millet Cereal Recipes

QUINOA-MILLET HOT CEREAL image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup millet, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups water
Chopped nuts
Currants, raisins or cranberries
Dried apricots, diced
Maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar

Steps:

Bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil in small sauce pan. Add quinoa and millet, stir, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add a little hot water if it cooks too quickly. The cereal should be neither too watery nor dry (more like porridge). Serve in a bowl with chopped nuts, dried fruit such as raisins, currants and apricots, along with one to two tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar. You can also use brown sugar instead.

Hot Millet Cereal image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup millet
2 cups low-fat milk
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
Pinch of coarse salt
Honey, brown sugar, berries, or dried fruit, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Toast millet in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; add toasted millet, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until milk is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes; add 1/4 cup additional water or milk if liquid is absorbed and millet is not tender. Serve immediately with desired toppings.