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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Millet & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup millet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (red, , or black)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 english cucumber, diced
  • 1 tomato, ripe, seeds squeezed out, diced
  • 1 sweet pepper, seeded, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 200 g feta cheese, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can large beans, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more, to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill (sub basil or oregano, if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 lemon, juice of (zest as well, if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

  • 1 bring millet and 1 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for five minutes; turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • 2 bring quinoa and 3/4 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 12-14 minutes; fluff.
  • 3 combine all ingredients and toss; chill. enjoy!

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