Millet & Turnip “Mashed Potatoes”
Description
This Southern side-dish features Millet, Water, Salt, Diced turnips. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash millet and drain with a fine mesh strainer until water comes clean.
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Place millet in a heavy pot and add cooking water.
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Let soak 4-8 hours or overnight before cooking.
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Add salt and diced turnips.
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Bring to a boil, place heat deflector under the pot, then simmer over low flame for 45-50 minutes.
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For a creamier texture, allow millet to sit in the pot 10 minutes before uncovering.
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Mash with a potato masher; if necessary,
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add a cup of water while mashing to
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make a mashed potato consistency.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
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Serve with an ice cream scoop and top with gravy.
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Total calories From the Vegetarian Journal Nov/Dec 1992,page 7
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 362.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.6g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7439.7mg310%
- Total Carbohydrate 73.0g25%
- Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
- Sugars 8.2g
- Protein 11.0g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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