Fried Millet with Mushrooms
Elevate your weeknight meals with this hearty and nutritious Fried Millet with Mushrooms recipe, a perfect blend of earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fluffy millet. This one-pan dish transforms humble ingredients into a savory masterpiece, featuring golden-brown mushrooms sautéed with onions and soy sauce for a flavor-packed punch. The nutty, perfectly cooked millet is a wholesome alternative to rice or quinoa, providing a gluten-free base that’s both filling and delicious. Finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, this quick 35-minute recipe is easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a satisfying main course or a delightful side dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep, this dish is vegan-friendly (with optional butter for extra richness) and packed with nutrients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the millet under cold water using a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the millet, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the millet simmer for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the millet with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil (and butter, if using) over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and tender.
Add the cooked millet to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the mixture and sprinkle in the black pepper. Stir to ensure everything is well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy hot as a main dish or a flavorful side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
