Millet-Cauliflower Mash

1 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup millet
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
a few pinches of pure salt
3 cups water
freshly ground black pepper to taste
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

• Rinse millet in a fine, mesh strainer.
• Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan & saute onions & garlic for 2 mins.
• Add remaining ingredients (except black pepper & parsley), cover & bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to med-low & simmer for 25 – 30 mins.
• Remove from heat, add pepper & mash with a potato masher.
• Garnish with parsley if using.

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SIDE NOTES:

Delicious as is, or can add gravy of choice, a pat of butter, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Nice alternative to mashed potatoes & if you have kids that are picky eaters – a good way to sneak in hidden vegetables. Millet is a very nutritious grain, well worth throwing in rotation at least every now & then if you like it.

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