Spiced Millet Pilaf with Roasted Root Vegetables
A hearty and vibrant vegetarian dish featuring fluffy spiced millet, sweet roasted root vegetables, and protein-packed chickpeas. A creamy lemon-tahini drizzle brings it all together for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
2300 calories
$2 per serving
$40 min
4 servings
vegetarian, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 200g millet
- 500ml vegetable broth
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 400g), cubed
- 2 medium carrots (approx. 200g), sliced
- 1 large parsnip (approx. 200g), cubed
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 150g plain Greek yogurt
- 30g tahini
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). On a large baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potato, carrots, and parsnip with half the olive oil, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- 2.Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized. Add the rinsed chickpeas to the baking sheet for the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- 3.While the vegetables roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4.Add the millet to the pot and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the millet is fluffy.
- 5.In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed to reach a smooth, drizzlable consistency.
- 6.Fluff the cooked millet with a fork. Gently fold in the roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and a generous drizzle of the lemon-tahini sauce.
Nutrition Information
67g
fat
353g
carbs
69g
fiber
70g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of nutrition, offering complex carbs and fiber from millet and root vegetables for sustained energy. Chickpeas provide excellent plant-based protein, while the tahini-yogurt sauce adds healthy fats and probiotics for gut health.