Basil-Walnut Millet Pilaf

I love anything "grainy" and I really loved the slight hint of citrus in this millet recipe. Millet is so good for you...excellent source or iron, high in antioxidants, and LOTS of fiber and protein. This was a great side and is a definite repeat recipe for me!

3/4 C dry millet

2 1/4 C organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth

1 lemon, 1 tsp shredded zest and 1 tsp juice, divided

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 C thinly sliced basil leaves

1/4 C chopped walnuts, toasted or raw

1 TBS nutritional yeast seasoning or grated Parmesan cheese (I had no idea where to find the yeast seasoning so I used the Parmesan)

1/4 tsp all-natural sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine millet, broth, oil, lemon zest, and garlic powder in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil on high. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Allow to sit covered (don't peak!) for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, basil, walnuts, nutritional yeast OR Parmesan, salt and pepper. Fluff with fork. Serve hot and enjoy! :)  (8 servings)

Simple Chicken Snow Pea Stir Fry

I made this for my daughter the other night wham she needed something quick and delivered it where she was working (hence the "fancy" place setting!). She is doing a boot camp and I wanted to help her to stay on track. It is easy, quick...and, according to her, delicious! :)
This makes one serving.

4 ounces chicken breast, sliced
1 cup snow peas
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 TBS soy sauce
1/4 cup cooked brown rice

In a drizzle of olive oil or grape seed oil, cook chicken in a skillet until juices run clear. (I cut my chicken more into bite size pieces). Add onion and snow peas. Continue to cook unit tender. Drizzle with soy sauce. Toss with rice and enjoy!