Cuban Inspired Millet

Ingredients

• 1 carrot , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 cup millet
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro , or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion, and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.