PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: ALMONDS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES 4 SERVINGS MUFA: ALMONDS
This side dish is a great accompaniment to grilled lamb or chicken kebabs. Dried apples, raisins, or figs can be used in place of the apricots and dates.
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2¼ cups water
2⁄3 cup millet
¼ cup orange juice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
¼ cup pitted chopped dates
1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Cook the scallions, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add the water, millet, orange juice, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the millet is tender. Remove from the heat. Fluff the millet with a fork and stir in the almonds, apricots, and dates.
Nutrition per serving: 267 calories, 7 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates, 10 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 6 g fiber, 155 mg sodium
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Serve with Lamb Koftas with Tomato Raita, omitting the Tomato Raita and pine nuts (165). TOTAL MEAL: 432 calories |