Millet With Spinach and Pine Nuts

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 13

Millet with Spinach and Pine Nuts recipe for a healthy meal

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

Fat

Millet with Spinach and Pine Nuts is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Millet is a gluten-free grain that is easy to prepare and pairs well with a range of other ingredients. In this recipe, millet is combined with dried apricots, vegetable stock, and lemon juice to create a flavorful base. Baby spinach leaves are then added to the mixture and wilted slightly before being topped with toasted pine nuts for extra crunch and texture. This dish is a great way to incorporate more healthy whole grains and vegetables into your diet, and can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or as a side dish to complement your favorite protein source.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the millet thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer.
2.	In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed millet, chopped apricots, and vegetable stock.
3.	Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
4.	Simmer until the millet is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 20 minutes.
5.	Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6.	Add the baby spinach leaves, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture sit for a few minutes until the spinach leaves have wilted slightly.
7.	Serve the millet with spinach topped with toasted pine nuts.

PROS

Millet is a nutrient-rich grain that is gluten-free and easy to digest.

Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamin K.

Pine nuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the taste of millet, which can be slightly nutty and earthy.

The recipe calls for dried apricots, which are high in sugar and can add extra calories to the dish if not consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Millet is a good source of energy, fiber, and protein, and contains important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus.
Spinach is low in calories and high in nutrients, and has been linked to a range of health benefits including improved heart health and reduced inflammation.
Pine nuts contain antioxidants and may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve insulin sensitivity.

	1 cup millet
	1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried apricot
	1 liter vegetable stock
	1/2 lemon , juice of
	salt & pepper
	1/2 lb baby spinach leaves
	1/4 cup pine nuts , toasted