African Millet Salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons�extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 �medium onion, julienned (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons�chopped garlic
2 tablespoons�minced ginger
1 tablespoon�paprika
1 teaspoon�ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon�ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon�cayenne, or to taste
1 cup�millet
1 1/2 cups�water
1 teaspoon�salt
1/4 cup�lemon juice
1 tablespoon�brown sugar
8 ounces�can extra crunchy corn, drained
1 �small green bell pepper, chopped
1 �whole roma tomato, chopped
1/4 cup�chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup�roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions

In a 2-quart saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then sauté the onion over medium heat until very golden and soft. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute, then add the paprika, black pepper, allspice, and cayenne and cook for a minute more.

Wash the millet quickly and drain. Add the millet to the pan and stir, coating the grains and cooking until hot to the touch. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer on low for 20 minutes before checking for doneness. When all the liquid is absorbed and the grain is tender, cover and take the pan off the heat for 10 minutes to steam. Scrape the cooked millet into a bowl and cover, then let cool.

Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir the corn, bell pepper, tomato, and parsley into the cooled millet mixture, then drizzle the dressing over it and stir to coat. Serve topped with the peanuts.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 5 min

Cook time: 50 min

Servings: 3