Millet Jalapeño Corn Casserole

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Summary

Millet Jalapeño Corn Casserole is the definition of plant-based coziness. Millet’s nutty flavor complements cheesy nutritional yeast and spicy jalapeño, making it an ideal side dish — crispy around the edges and delightfully creamy on the inside — for a family-and-friends gathering or a cozy weeknight in!

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup organic millet (dry, soaked for two hours at room temperature)
 1 lb organic corn (frozen and thawed, divided)
 13.50 oz coconut milk (light, BPA-free canned)
 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
 2 tsp garlic powder
 2 tsp onion powder
 2 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 ½ tsp baking soda
 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ cup jalapeño (seeded and minced, or green bell pepper)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13” baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

2

Drain the soaked millet and rinse well. In a food processor or high-speed blender combine millet, 1 ½ cups of thawed corn, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and salt, if using, and blend until a relatively smooth batter is formed. This batter will have some texture, but the millet and corn should be emulsified.

3

Add the remaining corn and pulse a few times in the food processor until a chunky consistency forms.

4

Remove the blade from the food processor and stir in the minced jalapeño until evenly distributed. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.

5

Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake until the center has set and the top is golden brown, about 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute coconut milk with your favorite plant-based milk of choice.

Substitute jalapeños with poblano peppers, green bell peppers, or your favorite pepper of choice.

Use rice vinegar or lemon juice in place of apple cider vinegar.

Prep Ahead
Soak millet ahead of time.

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Storage
Store jalapeño corn casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

 1 cup organic millet (dry, soaked for two hours at room temperature)
 1 lb organic corn (frozen and thawed, divided)
 13.50 oz coconut milk (light, BPA-free canned)
 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
 2 tsp garlic powder
 2 tsp onion powder
 2 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 ½ tsp baking soda
 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
 ½ tsp salt (optional)
 ¼ cup jalapeño (seeded and minced, or green bell pepper)

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13” baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

2

Drain the soaked millet and rinse well. In a food processor or high-speed blender combine millet, 1 ½ cups of thawed corn, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and salt, if using, and blend until a relatively smooth batter is formed. This batter will have some texture, but the millet and corn should be emulsified.

3

Add the remaining corn and pulse a few times in the food processor until a chunky consistency forms.

4

Remove the blade from the food processor and stir in the minced jalapeño until evenly distributed. Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.

5

Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake until the center has set and the top is golden brown, about 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving.

Millet Jalapeño Corn Casserole