Millet Burgers

About two months ago, I experimented with a gluten-free diet due to an annoying, persistent rash that frequently appeared on my hands. The gluten-free diet lasted about two months and then it ended when I realized that gluten wasn't the problem. However, while going gluten-free I discovered all these new grains such a millet—which this recipe uses—that I'd never used before. It made me realize that those with gluten-intolerance might actually be the lucky ones, they eat all these wonderful foods that a lot of people have never heard of.


Millet Burgers

1 cup millet

4 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup onions, minced

3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 cups carrots, peeled and grated

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced

1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted

1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cooked rice

Bring the millet and water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and let cook until all the water is absorbed. Meanwhile, saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.

In a mixing bowl mix together the remainder of the ingredients and then add to that the onion mixture and cooked millet. Form the mixture into patties and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.