The Secret to Perfect Millet (Gluten-Free & Lectin-Free) | Quick & Easy Recipe

How to cook millet perfectly- Naturally gluten free - lectin free grain - A nourishing gluten-free grain and a good source of plant protein, fiber, polyphenols, antioxidants, and essential minerals. Delicious on its own as a light, nourishing meal • Perfect as a side dish with wild-caught fish • Pairs beautifully with grass-fed, grass-finished meat (if you eat meat) This is one of my favorite go-to meals and a once-a-week must in my kitchen. Light, nourishing, and incredibly versatile, this millet dish works beautifully as a main or a side. Ingredients For the millet • 1 cup organic millet • 3 cups filtered water • 1½ teaspoons sea salt • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • ½ lime or lemon, juiced (optional) For the vegetables • 1/2 head organic cauliflower, chopped • 2 organic carrots, chopped • 2 cups filtered water Optional toppings • Goat Gouda, goat feta, or sheep’s milk cheese • Fresh organic herbs of choice • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional, but highly recommended) Instructions Step 1: Cook the Millet 2. In a medium pot, combine millet and 3 cups of filtered water. 3. Medium-low heat. 4. Cook exactly 20 minutes, uncovered. Step 2: Rinse for Perfect Texture 5. After 20 minutes, remove from heat and immediately rinse the millet under cold filtered water. • This step removes excess starch and keeps the millet loose. 6. Drain well. Step 3: Season the Millet 7. Return the drained millet to the pot. 8. Add iodized sea salt, olive oil, and optional lemon or lime juice. 9. Mix gently to combine and set aside. ⸻ Step 4: Cook the Vegetables 10. While the millet is cooking, place cauliflower and carrots in a separate pan with 2 cups of filtered water. 11. Bring to a boil, 12. Cook for 7–8 minutes only — vegetables should remain slightly crunchy. 13. Drain well. ⸻ Step 5: Combine & Serve 14. Add the vegetables to the seasoned millet and gently mix. 15. Serve warm and finish with: • Crumbled goat or sheep’s milk cheese • Fresh herbs • A drizzle of pomegranate molasses (optional but adds incredible flavor) #GlutenFreeRecipes #AntiInflammatoryEating #FunctionalNutrition

from Manana's Kitchen - Lectin Free https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iAXODMPQpCw