Creamy Millet with Caramelized Cauliflower

1 | Set aside 2 cups cauliflower florets. Roughly chop remaining florets into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

2 | Bring crushed garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and 5 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add 2 cups cauliflower florets, and simmer 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove florets from water with slotted spoon, and transfer to blender with 1/2 cup cooking water. Blend until very smooth. Set aside. (You should have 11/2 cups purée.) Let cooking water continue to simmer.

3 | Heat 2 tsp. oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add millet, and stir until coated with onion mixture.

4 | Add 3/4 cup simmering cauliflower cooking liquid, and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring often. Repeat with remaining cooking liquid, 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time, until millet is tender.

5 | Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped cauliflower pieces, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sauté

5 minutes, or until caramelized.

6 | Fold cauliflower purée into millet; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Stir in 3 Tbs. chives. Transfer millet to bowl; top with caramelized cauliflower, and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs. chives.