Steamed Millet
Millet is an interesting alternative to rice as a side dish to a gluten-free diet. It can be found in health food stores, usually beaded or hulled.
Ingredients
1/2 cup | hulled millet, whole grain | 90 g | |
2 cups | water | 500 mL | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g |
Method
- Pour the specified amount of water into a saucepan, cover, then bring to a boil. Add the millet and a little salt. Cover and cook over very low heat about 25 min without uncovering.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. The water should be completely absorbed. Should it not be, cover and simmer for a few more minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (100g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 110 |
Fat 1 g 1 % |
Saturated
0.2 g
1 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 0 mg 0 % |
Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % |
Fibre 3 g 11 % |
Sugars 0 g |
Net Carbs 20 g |
Protein 3 g |
Vitamin A 1 % |
Vitamin C 0 % |
Calcium 0 % |
Iron 4 % |
Claims
This recipe is :- Diet-related health claims :
- Heart-healthy
- Good source of :
- Magnesium
- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc
- Low :
- Fat, Saturated Fat
- Free :
- Cholesterol, Sodium, Sugar, Trans Fat
DIABETES Exchange
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 1 ½ |