Millet Dressing
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight meals with this wholesome and flavorful Millet Dressing, a nutritious twist on classic stuffing! Made with hearty millet simmered in vegetable broth, this recipe combines the earthy sweetness of sautéed onion, celery, and carrot with the aromatic flavors of fresh parsley, sage, and thyme. Toasted millet adds a nutty depth, while optional dried cranberries and pecans bring a festive hint of sweetness and crunch. Perfect as a cozy side dish or a creative stuffing alternative for poultry or roasted vegetables, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly recipe is both versatile and satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone craving comforting, seasonal flavors with a healthy spin!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-sized, diced yellow onion
- 2 units, diced celery stalks
- 1 medium-sized, diced carrot
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon, minced fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.25 cup, chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the millet under cold water and drain well.
In a medium saucepan, toast the millet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has a nutty aroma.
Add the vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the millet has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked millet to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine. If desired, stir in the butter, dried cranberries, or chopped pecans for extra flavor and texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or use as a stuffing for poultry or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.6 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4288 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.5 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3336 mg | 71% | |
*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.
