Millet casserole

 
                              MILLET CASSEROLE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Main dish
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Millet -- uncooked
    1       tb           Corn oil
    2       md           Onions -- thinly sliced
    3                    Celery stalks -- thinly sliced
    1       c            Chickpeas -- cooked
    5       c             -- water
    1       t            Salt
    2       c            Broccoli -- chopped
                         Watercress or parsley -- minced
                         -for garnish
 
    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
  
 
 
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