Smokey Millet Super Grain Bowl with Crispy Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 cups millet
• 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped
• 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ears corn, off the cob
• 1 bunch scallions
• 1 package riced cauliflower
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1–2 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 bunch radishes
• 1 bunch chives

Steps

1. Cook the millet per the package instructions using water or vegetable stock.
2. Once cooked, remove from the pan.
3. Place in a medium size mixing bowl.
4. Set aside.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
6. Lightly toast the walnuts until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
7. Set aside to cool.
8. When cool enough to handle, finely chop.
9. Add to the cooked millet.
10. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
11. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
12. When hot, but not smoking, add the corn.
13. Add ½ teaspoon of salt.
14. Stir to incorporate.
15. Cook until the corn is a vibrant yellow color, about 4–5 minutes.
16. Add the scallions.
17. Cook an additional 30 seconds.
18. Remove from the heat.
19. Place in the bowl with the millet.
20. Place the pan you used for the corn back on medium-high heat.
21. Add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
22. When hot, add the cauliflower rice and ½ teaspoon salt.
23. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and beginning to brown.
24. Remove from the heat.
25. Add to the millet mixture.
26. Wipe out the pan.
27. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
28. When hot, add the diced tofu and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
29. Cook, stirring occasionally as needed until the tofu begins to brown and get crispy, about 7–8 minutes.
30. Remove from the heat.
31. Add to the millet mixture.
32. Add the desired amount of chipotle to the millet-tofu mixture based on your desired heat preference.
33. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
34. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
35. Toss to coat.
36. To serve, divide among serving bowls.
37. Garnish with sliced radishes and chopped chives.
38. This grain bowl can be served warm or at room temperature.