Environmental Nutrition: Millet, no 'run-of-the-mill' grain
3 cups water
1 teaspoons curry powder
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, no salt added, rinsed and drained
3/4 cups golden raisins
1. In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, salt and pepper, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Remove zucchini from pot and set aside.
2. To the same pot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onions and garlic, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft.
3. Add millet and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.
4. Add vegetable broth, water and curry powder. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork.
5. Add zucchini, chickpeas, and raisins.
Nutrition information per serving: 370 calories, 9 grams (g) fat,(63 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 9 g dietary fiber, 320 milligrams sodium
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