Millet Mung Bean Main Dish Food

MILLET MUNG BEAN MAIN DISH

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water and mung beans to a boil in a pot; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beans are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Bring 5 cups water and millet to a boil in a separate pot; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed and millet is tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, parsley, garlic, ginger, basil, oregano, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper until vegetables are slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture.
• Mix mung beans, millet, and Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

MILLET BOWL WITH BLACK BEANS AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place millet, black beans,and ginger in a small saucepan.Add 1/2 teaspoon salt andwater. Bring to a boil, stironce, then reduce heat andsimmer, covered, for 25 minutes.Allow to rest for 10minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Steam shiitakes in asteamer over boiling water,covered, for 3 minutes. Addcarrots and bok choy andsteam 4 to 6 minutes more.Remove steamer from heat.
• In a small bowl, whisktogether oil and vinegar tomake dressing. Season witha dash of salt.
• Transfer millet to bowlsand garnish with steamedand remaining raw vegetables. Season to taste withsalt and pepper. Pour dressingover top and sprinklewith sunflower seeds.