Vegetarian Millet Lettuce Wraps

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Vegetarian Millet Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 05, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 head of lettuce, leaves separated for wraps

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the millet and vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the parsley, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add the cooked millet, feta cheese, pine nuts, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

Interesting Facts

  • Millet is a gluten-free grain that is high in fiber and protein.
  • Toasted pine nuts add a nutty flavor to the wrap.
  • Kalamata olives are a type of Greek olives that are reddish-purple in color.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the wrap.