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millet pearls soaking in a pot on a counter

How to Cook Millet Porridge

How to prepare millet by soaking before cooking for the most nutritious and digestible breakfast cereal or gluten-free side dish.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine african
Keyword gluten free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal
Author Sarah Pope

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse millet thoroughly in a strainer with filtered water.

  2. Place millet in a medium saucepan.

  3. Pour in 2 cups filtered water and lemon juice and stir.

  4. Cover and leave on the counter for 8 hours or overnight.

  5. After soaking is complete, remove cover and stir in an additional cup of filtered water and a pinch of sea salt.

  6. Bring to a boil, stir, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until millet pearls are tender.

  7. Add butter, cream and whole sweetener or fruit of choice and serve immediately.

  8. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Millet Porridge
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 4g16%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 1.32mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.