Cooking Millet

Place millet, water, and 1/4 pinch of sea salt in a pot over high heat.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered until all water is absorbed (about 25 minutes).

Remove from heat and let cool 5-10 minutes.

Fluff with a wooden spoon mixing the bottom and top cooked millet.

While Millet Cooks

 In 1 tsp of olive oil saute the onion and 1/2 pinch of sea salt until almost transparent.

Add the celery and sautee for a few minutes.

Next, add the 2 cups of drained and rinsed adzuki beans. 

Stir and cook for about 5-10 minutes.

Turn off  

Mix the above with the millet

Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients:

• fresh parsley
•  olive oil
•  lemon juice
• cumin
• lemon juice
• lemon zest

and pour over the millet.

Pour dressing over the adzuki bean millet, gently mix and serve. 

Optional Additions

Add in a sweet veggie: winter squash, sweet potatoes, or carrots (add in after the onions are cooked)
Add in a dark leafy green: collards, kale or tatsoi (add in after adzuki beans have cooked for 5 minutes.  Placed the thinly sliced greens on top and cook for another 5 minutes or until greens are done)