Millet Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup millet as the label directs; let cool. Toss 1 zucchini (cut into half moons) in a colander with a pinch of salt; let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze handfuls to crush and drain some of the liquid; transfer to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 minced serrano and a pinch of salt; toss. Add the millet, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Toss; season with salt.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 2. In a small sauce pot, add millet and water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn heat off and let millet sit about 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
• 3. In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute 10 minutes, until translucent.
• 4. Add zucchini to onions and saute another 8-10 minutes until onions are golden and zucchini is soft. Add garlic and saute another minute. Remove from heat.
• 5. In a large mixing bowl, place 1 cup cooked millet, the onion and zucchini mixture, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup diced tomato and all the seasonings. Mix until incorporated.
• 6. Lay peppers in a baking dish and place 1/4 of mixture in each pepper half.
• 7. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon tomatoes.
• 8. Cover dish with tin foil or lid and bake 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn heat to 400°F, remove lid or foil and bake another 10 minutes uncovered.