Millet-Carrot-Hijiki-Burdock

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Yields: 6 servings

• 2 stalks scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 3-inch piece thinly sliced burdock root
• 1 cup millet
• 1/4 cup hijiki, soaked and rinsed
• 6 cups water
• Gomasio to garnish

Directions:

1. In a sauce pan sauté scallion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Add carrots and sauté for 4 minutes.
3. Add sliced burdock, millet and hijiki and sauté for about 3 minutes.
4. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook low heat for 30 minutes.
5. Mix and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
6. Add remaining olive oil, sprinkle with gomasio and serve.