Creamy Millet with Caramelized Cauliflower

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 3 cloves garlic, 2 cloves crushed,
• 1 clove minced, divided
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 3 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf
• 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1 cup millet
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives

1. Set aside 2 cups cauliflower florets.
2. Roughly chop remaining florets into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
3. Bring crushed garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and 5 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan.
4. Add 2 cups cauliflower florets, and simmer 5 minutes, or until tender.
5. Remove florets from water with slotted spoon, and transfer to blender with 1/2 cup cooking water.
6. Blend until very smooth.
7. Set aside.
8. (You should have 11/2 cups puree.)
9. Let cooking water continue to simmer.
10. Heat 2 tsp.
11. oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
12. Add onion, and saute 5 to 7 minutes.
13. Stir in minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
14. Add millet, and stir until coated with onion mixture.
15. Add 3/4 cup simmering cauliflower cooking liquid, and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring often.
16. Repeat with remaining cooking liquid, 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time, until millet is tender.
17. Heat remaining 2 tsp.
18. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
19. Add chopped cauliflower pieces, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
20. Saute
21. 5 minutes, or until caramelized.
22. Fold cauliflower puree into millet; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
23. Stir in 3 Tbs.
24. chives.
25. Transfer millet to bowl; top with caramelized cauliflower, and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs.
26. chives.

cauliflower, garlic, clove, thyme, bay leaves, olive oil, onion, millet, chives

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/creamy-millet-with-caramelized-cauliflower/ (may not work)