Millet Chard White Bean Casserole Recipe

Millet Chard White Bean Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 2¾ cups water
• 1 cup millet
• salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups chopped stemmed Swiss chard Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dillweed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs

Method

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat
2. Add the millet and 1/2 teaspoon of salt
3. Return to a boil
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes
5. Set aside
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F
7. Lightly oil a 2-quart casserole and set aside
8. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
9. Add the onion and bell pepper, cover and cook until softened, 7 minutes
10. Add the garlic and chard and season with salt and black pepper to taste
11. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is wilted, about 5 minutes
12. Stir the chard mixture into the cooked millet, along with the beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, yeast, dillweed and parsley
13. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and sprinkle evenly with the bread crumbs
14. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes
15. Serve immediately

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