Millet and Kale with Baby Bella Mushroom Gravy
- ½ cup uncooked millet
- 1-1/4 cups water
- pinch of Kosher salt
- 2 cups sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced (or white mushrooms)
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons parsley leaves
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons low sodium Tamari
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1-1/4 cups vegetable broth or two vegetable bouillon cubes dissolved in water
- 2 cups fresh chopped kale leaves, stems removed
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- In a medium sized saucepan, lightly brown millet over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. You want your millet to be a nice light brown all over.
- Add 1-1/4 cups water, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and let pan sit, covered, while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, place olive oil, onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for 10-12 minutes until soft, stirring regularly.
- Stir in the rosemary, parsley, nutritional yeast, and Tamari. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and cornstarch until smooth and lump free. Add to the mushroom mixture and stir.
- Stir in chopped kale leaves and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Divide the millet into two bowls, then top with the mushroom gravy mixture. Serve.
Category: Entrees