Recipe Health Fact:
This heart healthy casserole recipe features millet – a grain high in magnesium, phosphorous and Niacin. Magnesium has been shown to help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack while Niacin helps to lower high cholesterol. Additionally, phosphorus aids in the development and repair of body tissue.
Heart Healthy Millet Vegetable Casserole Recipe
3 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 2/3 cups millet, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 parsley, chopped
1 cup parsnip, diced
1 cup potatoes, diced
2 1/2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 tbsp NutriFit Lemon Garden Salt & Sugar Free Spice Blend
1 tsp dill weed
Directions:
Note – For each teaspoon of the Lemon Garden Blend, you may substitute: 1/4 tsp. basil, 1/4 tsp. marjoram, 1/4 tsp. black pepper and 1/4 tsp. dill weed.
1. Put all of the vegetables in a 3 quart saucepan. Add the parsely, millet, spices and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook gently for 45 minutes.
2. If the mixture seems to thick, add a little water and cook for 15 minutes longer.