Millet And Turnip “Mashed Potatoes”

This Southern side-dish features Millet 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Water 4 c 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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Southern

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 295.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Southern side-dish features Millet 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Water 4 c 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

4 cups Millet
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
6 cups Water
4 cups Diced turnips

Directions

1
Wash millet and drain with a fine mesh strainer until water comes clean.
2
Place millet in a heavy pot and add cooking water.
3
Let soak 4-8 hours or overnight before cooking.
4
Add salt and diced turnips.
5
Bring to a boil, place heat deflector under the pot, then simmer over low flame for 45-50 minutes.
6
For a creamier texture, allow millet to sit in the pot 10 minutes before uncovering.
7
Mash with a potato masher; if necessary,
8
add a cup of water while mashing to
9
make a mashed potato consistency.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
11
Serve with an ice cream scoop and top with gravy.
12
Total calories From the Vegetarian Journal Nov/Dec 1992,page 7

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 295.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g20%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 8.4g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, diced, mashed, millet, potatoes, salt, side-dish, simmering, southern, teaspoon, title, turnip, turnips, vegan, vegetarian, water

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