1 cupwhole grain millet
1/4 cupwhite wine
1 3/4 cupshot water
1/4 cupred onion, diced
1 clovegarlic, minced
1 cupmushrooms, sliced
1 cupcarrots, chopped
parsley, freshly chopped
mint, freshly chopped
pine nuts
olive oil, as needed
sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Directions:
First cook the millet.
You'll need:
1 cup whole grain millet
Olive oil, as needed
1 and 3/4 cups hot water
In a saucepan or pot with a cover, pour a little olive oil into the bottom and set it over medium heat. Add the millet grains and using a wooden spoon stir the millet to toast a bit. Add in the hot water, stir and cover. Lower the heat to a low simmer. Cook the millet for about 25 minutes, till all the liquid is evaporated.
Meanwhile, cook up your vegetables.
You'll need:
Olive oil, as needed
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped carrots
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Drizzle some olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and stir for a minute or two. Add in the garlic; stir. Add the mushrooms and carrots. Season the mixture with sea salt and ground pepper. Add a splash of white wine. Stir and cook until the vegetables are tender.
When the millet is cooked, fluff with a fork and add it to the skillet mixture. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with sea salt and ground pepper, to taste.
Toss in:
Fresh chopped parsley
Fresh chopped mint
Pine nuts
Serve immediately as a side dish.