Millet Balls

If you think millet is for the birds, think again! These millet balls will give you a bird’s eye view of how this unappreciated grain-like seed can be transformed into a tasty vegan dinner.
If you think millet is for the birds, think again! These millet balls will give you a bird’s eye view of how this unappreciated grain-like seed can be transformed into a tasty vegan dinner.

Millet Balls

Ingredients:

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• 1 cup millet

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• 2 cups water

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• 1/4 cup grated carrot

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• 1/4 cup chopped black olives

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• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced

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• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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• Pinch of salt

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• Freshly ground black pepper

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• Handful of unseasoned breadcrumbs

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• Grapeseed oil, as needed

Directions:

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1. In a medium pot over high heat, combine water and millet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer until water is absorbed and millet is tender.

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2. Remove millet from heat, uncover, and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.

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3. Add carrot, olives, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Use your fingers to mix.   Make millet balls, size of your choice. Add breadcrumbs, if necessary, so balls hold their shape.

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4. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in enough grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of skillet.

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5. Add millet balls to skillet and cook (in batches, if necessary), until they are golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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