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Cherry Almond Millet

Cherry Almond Millet

May 19, 2014     Keeper of the Home    1 Comment

One of the benefits of millet is it is not only a high protein grain, but it happens to be gluten-free. Here's a great recipe for trying millet for the first time – cherry almond millet!

By Andrea Green, Contributing Writer

This cherry almond millet recipe is a quick and easy dish to prepare. It’s also versatile. Serve it as a side or as a main dish.

Are you new to millet? It is a must try, particularly if you are looking to get more whole grains in your diet. The taste is milder than quinoa but nuttier than couscous.

One of the benefits of millet is it is not only a high protein grain, but it happens to be gluten-free.

Cooking millet is simple. The key is to avoid overcooking it. Otherwise, it can turn mushy. I’d recommend printing out How to Cook Grains and keeping it inside your cabinet door so you can quickly reference how to cook it!

As with most whole grains, millet benefits from a quick rinse under cold water before cooking. This removes some of the starchiness and creates a fluffier dish in the end.

You can serve this cherry almond millet recipe hot as a tasty side dish to chicken or pork.

I actually like to serve this dish cold. Since I am anti-sandwich for lunch (I just don’t like them!), I make up the recipe at the beginning of the week, then I help myself to this healthy grain dish for lunch.

Cherry Almond Millet
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Cherry Almond Millet

Course: Side Dish
Author: Ann Timm

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups millet
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain millet. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the millet and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all the water evaporates.
  • Add 3 cups of water, the dried cherries and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before removing the lid.
  • Combine olive oil and vinegar. Pour over millet. Fold in almonds and green onions. Fluff with a fork and serve.

One of the benefits of millet is it is not only a high protein grain, but it happens to be gluten-free. Here's a great recipe for trying millet for the first time – cherry almond millet!

Have you given millet a try before? What’s your favorite way to serve it?

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  1. Karen

    May 19, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Funny, I ate a bowl of carrot millet soup for lunch and just saw this post! I haven’t done anything else with millet except for using it in carrot soup. Thanks for this recipe.

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