Chilled Millet Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

Generate an image of a rustic, warmly lit dinner table set with a large, colorful bowl of Chilled Millet Salad with Spiced Chickpeas. The salad should be vibrant and textured, showcasing the fluffy millet grains, crispy spiced chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, and cucumber mixed in. Sprigs of fresh coriander are scattered throughout, and the dish is drizzled with a sheen of lemon juice and olive oil. The dinner table should also feature a few other elements suggesting a cold weather - perhaps a lit candle, a cozy plaid tablecloth, or a steaming cup of herbal tea. The overall mood should be inviting and comforting, with the salad as the star of the scene, ready to be enjoyed.
Chilled Millet Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

Introduction

As the temperatures drop, warm up with a comforting dish that's good for you and good for the earth. Our African-inspired Chilled Millet Salad with Spiced Chickpeas is perfect for a refreshing, hearty dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Millet
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • A handful of Fresh Coriander, chopped
  • Juice of one Lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the millet under cold water and drain.
  2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the millet and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Once cooked, let it cool.
  3. In a pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chickpeas are crispy and the spices are fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chilled millet, spiced chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, and fresh coriander.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.

Enjoy this vibrant, refreshing salad that's packed with flavor and nutrients. It's a delicious way to explore African culinary traditions in a vegan-friendly way.

Nia, Kenyan Vegan Chef