pat's Recipe

Millet Bowl with Black Beans and Vegetables

Category: DETOX Recipes

MILLET
1/4 cup millet
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
Kosher salt
1 cup water
VEGETABLES
4 shiitake mushrooms (2 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 baby bok choy, halved
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
DRESSING
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar

Directions
Place millet, black beans, and ginger in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Bring to a boil, stir once, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Steam shiitakes in a steamer over boiling water, covered, for 3 minutes. Add carrots and bok choy and steam 4 to 6 minutes more. Remove steamer from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar to make dressing. Season with a dash of salt.
Transfer millet to bowls and garnish with steamed and remaining raw vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over top and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Serves 2.