Broccoli-Millet Timbales

Submitted by Queen Dragon Mom

"Adopted! An easy, healthy side dish with a very pretty presentation. Try adding additional seasoning (spices, herbs) as desired."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup millet (uncooked)
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

directions

1. Lightly grease four custard cups, or spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a small saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil.
3. Stir in millet.
4. Cover, reduce ehat, and cook 20 minutes or until water/broth is absorbed.
5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Add onion and garlic.
7. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Stir in broccoli, salt and pepper.
9. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
10. Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked millet.
11. Pack firmly into greased custard cups.
12. Invert onto serving plate so that mixture slides out in upside down bowl shape.
13. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
14. Serve.

Reviews

[EURrosa1]

I won't rate it for 2 reasons. First, I changed it quite a bit; added 2 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream and cubbed and shredded cheese. (My husband thought it was not bad like this.) Second, I guess I just don't like millet; it's an almost tasteless addition...