Thai Millet and Peanut Salad

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Summary

Millet has a very delicate flavor and is easy to prepare, making it a very versatile grain that can be made into a breakfast cereal, grain bowl, bread (using millet flour), and tossed in a salad, like this Thai-inspired delight. What’s more, it has 6 grams of protein per cup and is packed with minerals like iron, selenium, and zinc!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup organic millet (rinsed well)
 2 ½ cups water (or unsalted vegetable broth, preferably homemade)
 2 cups purple cabbage (shredded)
 1 cup carrots (grated)
 1 cup organic edamame (frozen, shelled)
 ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
 ½ cup green onion (sliced)
 ¼ cup peanuts (chopped, raw or roasted, unsalted)
Peanut Sauce
 ¼ cup organic peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
 3 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 2 tbsp ginger (fresh, minced)
 2 tsp sesame seed oil (optional)
 2 tbsp lime juice
 ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium-sized pot, combine the millet with 2 ½ cups water (or vegetable broth).

2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and gently simmer until the millet has absorbed all the water (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, covered.

3

Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce: Whisk together the peanut butter and tamari until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, whisk 1–2 tablespoons of water at a time to loosen it up.

4

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked millet, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, cilantro, and green onion.

5

Toss to combine, then pour in the peanut sauce. Toss until everything is lightly coated in sauce.

6

Add salt and pepper if needed.

7

Garnish with peanuts.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute quinoa for the millet.

For peanut allergies, use tahini instead of peanut butter and your favorite seed instead of peanuts.

In place of edamame, try chickpeas, white beans, or kidney beans.

Instead of cilantro, use chopped parsley or basil.

Layer it up
Add steamed or raw broccoli, sliced radish, or your veggies of choice.

Toss in some fermented kimchi or kraut to add some probiotic goodness.

Add grilled organic tofu or tempeh.

Wrap it up in a collard leaf for a green “sandwich.”

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 30 days.

Ingredients

 1 cup organic millet (rinsed well)
 2 ½ cups water (or unsalted vegetable broth, preferably homemade)
 2 cups purple cabbage (shredded)
 1 cup carrots (grated)
 1 cup organic edamame (frozen, shelled)
 ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
 ½ cup green onion (sliced)
 ¼ cup peanuts (chopped, raw or roasted, unsalted)
Peanut Sauce
 ¼ cup organic peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
 3 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
 1 tbsp organic rice vinegar
 2 tbsp ginger (fresh, minced)
 2 tsp sesame seed oil (optional)
 2 tbsp lime juice
 ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium-sized pot, combine the millet with 2 ½ cups water (or vegetable broth).

2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and gently simmer until the millet has absorbed all the water (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, covered.

3

Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce: Whisk together the peanut butter and tamari until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, whisk 1–2 tablespoons of water at a time to loosen it up.

4

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked millet, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, cilantro, and green onion.

5

Toss to combine, then pour in the peanut sauce. Toss until everything is lightly coated in sauce.

6

Add salt and pepper if needed.

7

Garnish with peanuts.

Thai Millet and Peanut Salad