Mild African-Inspired Vegan Millet Dish

• vegan
• african-cuisine
• mild-dinner
• millet
• roasted-vegetables
• Nia

Introduction

Today's special recipe is a comforting, mild, and flavorful dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of African-inspired vegan cuisine. This dish combines the heartiness of millet with the rich textures of roasted vegetables and a subtle hint of African spices, creating a nourishing meal that's both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup millet
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 sweet potato, cubed
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a roasting tray, toss sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, rinse millet under cold water. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
5. Add millet to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the millet is fluffy.
6. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
7. Combine the roasted vegetables with the cooked millet. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Enjoy this delightful dish as a warm, gentle dinner that's bound to be a new favorite. Its soothing flavors and wholesome ingredients make it perfect for a relaxed evening meal.

Nia