This was really tastey. Next time I will add black beans and more salt.
Millet Salad with Sweet Corn and Avocado
Millet is a popular grain in Asia and Africa. Pan roasting brings out its nutty character. This is a great make-ahead recipe since the millet will continue to absorb flavor as it sits. If you make this salad a day ahead, stir in the avocado just before serving.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 242
- Calories from fat: 26%
- Fat: 6.9g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 7.2g
- Carbohydrate: 45.7g
- Fiber: 7.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Sodium: 316mg
- Calcium: 20mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked millet, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 cups chopped tomato
- 1 diced peeled avocado
Preparation
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add millet; cook 10 minutes or until fragrant and toasted, stirring frequently. Add water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until water is almost absorbed. Stir in corn kernels; cook, covered, 5 minutes. Remove millet mixture from pan, and cool to room temperature.
- Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, cilantro, and next 5 ingredients (cilantro through jalapeño). Add cilantro mixture to millet mixture, tossing to combine. Gently stir in tomato and avocado. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Millet Salad with Sweet Corn and Avocado Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: American, New American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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