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Millet with Apricot Breakfast Cereal

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millet
Millet is one of the lesser known but easily prepared and delicious whole grains. It cooks in 15 minutes and has a light nutty flavor, wonderful texture, and a pleasing yellow color. It can be prepared as a substitute for rice in most any meal, and can be prepared with vegetables, or, as I do here, with nuts and dried fruit. You can purchase it in any store that says natural foods. Dried apricots are one of the few dried fruits I include semi-regularly in my diet. Dried apricots provide small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. They also provide about 1,100 IU of vitamin A per 1/4 cup, and some vitamin E. Though sweet, they are not overwhelming. Walnuts are one of our healthiest nuts. Rich in protein, good quality oils including Omega 3 fatty acids, and other nutrients, they are filling and delicious.
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of millet
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/4 cup of unsulphured dried apricots chopped into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup of walnuts chopped
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Put the millet, apricots, and water into a 1 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Turn down the heat and simmer slowly for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  • In a separate skillet, lightly toast your chopped walnuts; do not burn.
  • Serve hot with an optional pinch of salt with the walnuts sprinkled on top.

Notes

My husband likes to add a tiny bit of butter and maple syrup to his. I prefer mine plain. Dried currants can be used in place of apricots as an alternative, and toasted almonds instead of the walnuts. Enjoy!
Serves 2-3 people.