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Millet Salad

Millet Salad

with Cucumber, Mint and Tomatoes
30 min., ready in 45 min.
Time:
297
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
100 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs Millet
salt
1 Cucumber
4 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs mint
2 Tomatoes
½ lemon
2 Tbsps olive oil
peppers
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Preparation
1.
Millet Salad preparation step 1

In a pot, bring approximately 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in millet. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until millet has absorbed most of the water, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until millet is tender and fluffy, about 12 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl, season with salt, and let cool.

2.
Millet Salad preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse cucumber, wipe dry, halve lengthwise and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Finely chop cucumber.

3.
Millet Salad preparation step 3

Rinse parsley and mint, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop.

4.
Millet Salad preparation step 4

Rinse tomatoes, wipe dry, remove seeds and core and finely chop tomatoes. Squeeze juice from lemon.

5.
Millet Salad preparation step 5

Add vegetables and herbs along with olive oil and lemon juice to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie297 cal.(14 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates39 g(26 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3 g(10 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The high proportion of silicic acid in millet has an extremely positive effect on hair and fingernails, promotes healthy, radiant skin and keeps connective tissue firm. Additionally, the grains contain important minerals and trace elements including iron.  

Even smarter

Even smarter

It is recommended to wash your millet before using it to get rid of any sour flavor. 

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