Organic Millet Grain Recipe
By: Agi Kaja
Try this healthy whole meal with grains and creamy nutty dressing. Often overlooked but quietly brilliant, millet is the gluten-free ancient grain your pantry has been missing. With a lovely nutty flavour and a texture that can go from light and fluffy to rich and creamy, it’s a versatile, organic hero that works just as well in a zesty salad as it does as a comforting side.
Organic Millet Grain Recipe
Perfectly Fluffy Organic Millet - Rediscover the "golden grain" with our Perfectly Fluffy Organic Millet recipe—a gluten-free powerhouse that brings serious nutritional density to your table. Unlike "tacky" refined grains or instant sides, millet is a pure, single-ingredient wonder that fits perfectly into a clean-label pantry. It’s one of the best wholefood ingredients for gut health, offering a prebiotic boost and a light, nutty flavour that pairs with almost anything.
Choosing millet is an easy win for those seeking Non-Ultra Processed Foods. It’s an honest, ancient grain that hasn't been messed with, providing a slow-release energy source that keeps you fuelled without the industrial additives.
Ingredients
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1 cup millet grain
- 2½ cups water or vegetable broth
- Pinch of salt
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3 tbsp peanut butter(smooth or chunky)
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1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
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1 cup cooked soybeans(from dried or canned, drained and rinsed
- Steamed broccoli
- Roasted carrots, sliced into batons or rounds
- Roasted shallots, halved or quartered
- 1–2 tbsptoasted pumpkin seeds
- 1–2 tbspsunflower seedsSesame seeds(white or black), for garnish
- 2–4 tbsp warm water(to thin)
Directions
- For the millet: Rinse the millet under cold water.Add millet, water or broth, and salt to a pot.Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender.Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- For the Creamy Peanut Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl or jar until smooth.Add warm water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Vegetables & Protein: In a bowl, layer millet, vegetables (including soybeans), and toppings.Drizzle with the creamy peanut dressing.Finish with a sprinkle of seeds.
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