Easy to make and very tasty.
Toasted Millet with Parmesan
This dish is similar to grits or polenta and pairs well with steak or grilled pork. For al dente texture, simmer only 15 minutes. A serving offers more than 10 percent of a day's fiber, a dose of iron, and filling protein.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 200
- Calories from fat: 25%
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated fat: 2.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
- Protein: 7.5g
- Carbohydrate: 29.8g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Sodium: 374mg
- Calcium: 96mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked millet
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Place millet in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook 4 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly.
- Combine millet, 3 cups water, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.
Toasted Millet with Parmesan Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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