Best Mexican Millet Recipes

Mexican Millet image

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and stir until just fragrant.
Add onions and jalapeno and fry until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
Next, add the millet, and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetables. Fry until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth, then add tomato paste, salt, cumin and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, cover then lower the heat ti simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, and allow to sit covered for 10 more minutes.
Stir in cilantro, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Cuban Inspired Millet image

Provided by asjlachuk

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup millet
2 cups vegetable broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion, and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 123.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g