African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers Rezept

Discover the vibrant flavors of Africa with this exciting millet salad! This recipe, inspired by "The New Whole Grains Cookbook," elevates the ancient grain with aromatic spices and a zesty lemon-peanut dressing. The perfectly cooked millet (easily substituted with couscous or rice for faster prep) is tossed with sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and fresh parsley. A quick saute ensures fluffy, flavorful grains, perfect for a light lunch, vibrant side dish, or a unique dinner option. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Vorbereitung 15 Min.

Kochzeit 50 Min.

Kalorien 466.5 kcal

Eiweiß 24g

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Zutaten für African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers

1 cup millet
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 inch grated ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped Roma tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

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Zubereitung von African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Saute 1 medium onion until golden brown and soft (about 5-7 minutes).
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 inch grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute.
Rinse 1 cup millet under cold water until water runs clear.
Add the rinsed millet to the pan; stir to coat with the oil and spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Check for doneness. If all liquid is absorbed and millet is tender, remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked millet to a bowl and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
Add 1 cup of corn kernels, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1/2 cup chopped tomato, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the cooled millet.
Pour the dressing over the millet mixture and stir gently to combine.
Serve chilled, topped with 1/4 cup chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

14g

Carbs

21g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Preparation Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers?

African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers dauert insgesamt etwa 65 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 50 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers?

African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers hat etwa 466.5 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 24 g Eiweiß, 21 g Kohlenhydraten und 31 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für African Millet Salad With Corn And Peppers sind Millet, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Minced Ginger, Paprika. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.