Summer Millet Risotto

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 ounces (1/3 cup) finely chopped white onion
  • 3/4 cup millet
  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock or Fake Chicken Stock
  • 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) zucchini in 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a 9-inch saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. 2
    Add the onion and cook for a minute, or until translucent.
  3. 3
    Add the millet and 1 3/4 cups of the chicken stock.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the zucchini, garlic, and 1/2 cup of the remaining stock.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  7. 7
    Cooking can be stopped at this point.
  8. 8
    To complete and serve, add the basil, salt and pepper to taste, and the remaining stock.
  9. 9
    Bring back to a boil and cook until the stock is absorbed.

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