Citrus Herb Millet Garden Bowl (Printable Version)
Fluffy millet paired with roasted vegetables and fresh citrus herb dressing for a light, nourishing meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Millet Base
01 - 1 cup millet, rinsed thoroughly
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Roasted Vegetables
04 - 1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Citrus Herb Dressing
11 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
19 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
20 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional, omit for vegan)
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
22 - Extra fresh herbs for sprinkling
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
03 - Bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed millet, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until combined. Slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify. Stir in chopped parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Divide cooked millet evenly among four bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables on top of the millet. Drizzle generously with citrus herb dressing.
06 - Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese (if using), toasted pumpkin seeds, and additional fresh herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of roasted vegetables and bright citrus dressing makes every bite feel like sunshine
- Millet has this incredible fluffy texture that soaks up flavors while staying light and satisfying
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble these bowls in under five minutes
02 -
- The millet continues to steam after you turn off the heat so do not skip that standing time or it will be slightly undercooked
- The dressing tastes even better after sitting for 30 minutes so make it ahead if you can
03 -
- Rinse millet thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove any bitter coating
- Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly before assembling so they do not wilt the fresh herbs