Crunchy Sorghum + Green Beans

Big on flavor and nutrients



Ingredients

  • 1 cup of whole grain sorghum

  • 3 cups water or veg stock

  • 1/2 lb green beans, ends trimmed and cut in 2-3 pieces

  • 1/2 cup (or more) of walnut pieces, toasted for 10 min in 350º oven

  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil

  • Salt + pepper, to taste



Instructions

  • Bring water and sorghum to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 45-55 min and drain

  • Preheat oven to 400º

  • Add a dash of water to a bowl with green beans, cover and microwave for 2 min

  • Pat dry and toss in 1/2 Tbs olive oil, sea salt and black pepper

  • Place on parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 15-20 min, just until they start to blister

  • In a skillet heat 1 Tbs olive oil and once heated add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds

  • Add green beans, toss and then add sorghum and mix through

  • Remove from heat, add walnuts and serve



Notes

  • Serves 4 as a side

Adapted from and thanks to Naturallyella