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    August 1, 2024

    Millet Porridge

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    Millet Porridge made with plant-based milk and only 3 ingredients in the instant pot. You can easily customize this vegan porridge with your favorite toppings and flavors.

    Millet porridge in a white bowl

    Vegan Millet Porridge

    Millet porridge is a nutritious and versatile dish made from millet, a gluten-free grain rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This wholesome porridge can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a comforting meal, offering a mild, slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory ingredients.

    Easy to prepare, millet porridge can be customized with fruits, nuts, spices, or savory toppings, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences and nutritional needs. Ideal for those looking for a healthy, easily digestible, and satisfying meal option, millet porridge is a delicious way to start the day or to enjoy as a warm, nourishing dish at any time.

    Millet Porridge Ingredients

    Find the Ingredients with actual measurements at the bottom of the post. The list below is just a reference.

    recipe ingredients
    • Millet.
    • Almond Milk.
    • Sweetener: Maple syrup.
    • Toppings: Hemp seeds, walnuts, raisins.

    Tips & Tricks

    By following these tips, you can create a delicious and comforting millet porridge that's perfect for breakfast or any time of day.

    • Rinse the millet: Before cooking, rinse the millet thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris or bitter taste.
    • Choose your liquid: You can use water, plant-based milk, or a combination of both to cook millet porridge. Using milk will result in a creamier texture and richer flavor.
    • Add flavorings: Customize your porridge with flavorings such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or sweeteners like maple syrup.
    • Experiment with toppings: Serve your millet porridge hot and top it with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of additional sweetener for added flavor and texture.
    • Adjust consistency: If your porridge is too thick, simply add more liquid until it reaches the desired consistency. If it's too thin, continue cooking until it thickens up.

    How to cook millet porridge

    Find the detailed step-by-step recipe along with measurements + Video at the bottom of the post.

    Step #1 Dump & cook

    making millet porridge in instant pot
    • Dump Ingredients: Add all ingredients in the instant pot. Give everything a good stir.
    • Pressure cook: Secure the lid of the instant pot and pressure cook on high heat for 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes natural pressure release.
    • Serve with your choice of toppings.
    vegan millet porridge garnished with walnuts, hemp seeds, raisins, and maple syrup.

    Leftovers & storage

    Fridge: You can store the vegan millet porridge in air-tight containers for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. You might have to adjust the consistency while reheating the porridge. The porridge will thicken a lot in the fridge.

    Freezer: Use freezer-safe bags or containers to store the porridge. If using bags, try to remove as much air as possible before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Label the containers or bags with the date of freezing. Millet porridge can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. The quality remains good, but the texture might change slightly upon thawing.

    Serving Ideas

    • Accompaniments: Offer side dishes or condiments that complement your version of millet porridge. For sweet versions, a side of yogurt or a dollop of nut butter can be great. For savory ones, a side of avocado or a small salad can balance the meal.
    • Savory Variations: For a savory twist, top your porridge with sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes. This can transform your porridge into a filling meal.
    • Spices and Seasonings: Incorporate spices like turmeric, paprika, or black pepper for added depth. A splash of soy sauce, tamari, or a dollop of pesto can also elevate the flavor profile.
    • Nuts & seeds: Incorporate different textures by adding crunchy toppings like seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame) or crispy fried onions.

    How to reheat

    Move the needed portion of frozen porridge to the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it. This allows for a gradual thaw and helps maintain texture.

    Microwave: If you're short on time, you can thaw and reheat the porridge in the microwave. Use a microwave-safe container, cover it, and stir the porridge occasionally to ensure even heating.

    Stove-top: You can also reheat millet porridge on the stove-top. Add a little water or plant-based milk to prevent it from drying out or sticking to the pan. Heat it on low to medium heat, stirring frequently until warm.

    millet porridge in a white bowl.

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    Millet porridge in a white bowl topped with walnuts, hemp seeds & maple syrup.

    Millet Porridge

    Meghna
    Millet Porridge is a nutritious plant-based meal made with only 3 simple ingredients. You can include this vegan porridge for breakfast, snack or dessert. Vegan millet porridge is readily customizable & a healthy choice.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 107 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 6 quart instant pot

    Recipe Video

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup Millet
    • 2 cups Almond milk
    • 1.5 cups water
    • 1 pinch Cinnamon
    • 1 pinch Nutmeg

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients in the instant pot. Give everything a quick stir. Secure the lid of the instant pot and seal the valve. Pressure cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is over the instant pot will begin to beep. Wait for 15 minutes natural pressure release and then release the rest of the pressure by moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position manually. Open the lid carefully. Cancel the pressure cook mode.
      making millet porridge in the instant pot
    • Stir the millet porridge and serve it with toppings like walnuts, hemp seeds, maple syrup.

    Notes

    • Rinse Millet: Rinse the millet well under running tap water to remove any debris and bitter taste.
    • Porridge consistency: You can control the consistency of the millet porridge. If the porridge becomes thick, you can add plant-based milk or water to thin it out.
    • Savory toppings: You can add roasted veggies like broccoli, sweet potato, white potato, asparagus. You can also add sautéed onions and mushrooms for a complete meal.
    • Sweet toppings: Sliced or chopped fruits like peaches, mangoes, oranges, bananas. Nut butters are a wholesome and healthy topping option. Berries will add a lot of texture and a hint of sweetness to this vegan porridge recipe.
     
    Calorific details are provided by a third-party application & are to be used as indicative figures only. If you are on a special diet please use your nutritional calculator.
     
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Millet Porridge
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    107
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    113
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    49
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    19
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    104
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword gluten free, instant pot porridge, Millet Porridge, millet recipes, vegan millet porridge, vegan porridge
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