Spicy Millet Pumpkin Salad
- 250 g millet, rinsed
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons oil (I used an oregano-infused one)
- 1 small hokkaido squash, de-seeded and finely diced (about 500 g prepared)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 scallions, sliced finely
- 1 red bell pepper, diced finely
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 fresh sprig if you have it)
- 1 teaspoon salt (more if you like)
- pepper
- 4 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons raisins
- 1 teaspoon harissa hot chili paste (or sambal oelek)
- 1 bunch parsley, minced
- 200 g feta cheese, diced (low-fat is fine)
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- In a small saucepan combine millet and broth.
- Heat to a boiling and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Let soak for 10 more minutes until all the broth has been absorbed.
- Then heat oil in a large frying pan.
- Add garlic and squash/pumpkin.
- Sautee for 3 minutes.
- Then add scallions and bell pepper.
- Season with thyme.
- Sautee for another 3 minutes.
- Add the 4 tbs water and raisins along with the salt and pepper.
- Season with harissa paste.
- Allow to cook for another 8 minutes or until squash is tender, but still crunchy.
- Stir millet into veggie mixture and also add in feta cheese and parsley.
- If you like stir in the lemon juice.
- Serve immediately or let cool and enjoy then.
millet, oil, hokkaido, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, thyme, salt, pepper, water, raisins, parsley, feta cheese, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-millet-pumpkin-salad-392680 (may not work)