Cuban Inspired Millet Recipe

Cuban Inspired Millet Recipe

  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
  1. Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion, and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
  3. Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.