Citrus Herb Millet Tomato Bowl (Printable Version)
Fluffy millet with fresh vegetables and bright citrus-herb dressing for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup millet, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 avocado, diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
→ Citrus-Herb Dressing
10 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine millet, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and millet is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - While the millet cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and avocado, slice the red onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked millet, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, parsley, and mint.
05 - Pour the citrus-herb dressing over the millet and vegetables. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its that rare combination that feels indulgent but leaves you light and energized afterward
- The dressing alone will become your go-to for everything from salads to roasted vegetables
02 -
- Millet continues to absorb liquid as it sits, so the texture gets even better after a few hours
- Adding avocado right before serving keeps it vibrant green instead of brown and mushy
03 -
- Toast the millet in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding water for an even nuttier flavor
- Let the dressed bowl sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors really mingle