Millet casserole

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsMillet; uncooked
1tablespoonCorn oil
2mediumsOnions; thinly sliced
3Celery stalks; thinly sliced
1cupChickpeas; cooked
5cups;water
1teaspoonSalt
2cupsBroccoli; chopped
Watercress or parsley;minced for garnish

Directions

Rinse and drain millet.

Dry roast millet i a heavy skillet for 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until the millet gives off a nut-like fragrance. Remove from heat.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute onions for 2 minutes.

Ad celery and saute for 5 miknutes stirring often.

Add chickpeas, water and salt. Bring to a boil.

Stir in millet and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add broccoli and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

While mixture is hot, press firmly into a 9" cake pan.

Sprinkle with garnish, cut into squares and serve.

Per serving: 176 cal; 8 g prot; 231 mg sod; 21 g carb; 10 g fat; 0 mg chol; 156 mg calcium

From DEEANNE's recipe files