Millet
Often used as baby food, this mild, digestible grain is often used by people on wheat free diets. It is creamy in color, round and small - about one third the size of a peppercorn. It is a complete protein and rich in lecithin & calcium. High in fiber.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
Nutrient Amount
Calories 129
Fat 1.5 g
Carbohydrate 22 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sodium 14 mg
Protein 5 g
- May be eaten as a hot cereal, baked into bread or mixed with vegetables and baked in a casserole like rice or other grains.
- Hulled. (Unhulled Millet is used as bird seed.)
- Basic cooking instructions: 1 cup millet to 4 cups water, simmer 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff, let sit covered for about 10 minutes.
