Description
Strawberry-Thyme Millet Bowl is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the sweetness of ripe strawberries and the earthy aroma of fresh thyme, all nestled in fluffy millet. Perfect for brunch or as a light dinner, this bowl is not just a meal but a delightful experience that will brighten your day. With its beautiful colors and unique flavor combination, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole millet
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse millet under cold water until it runs clear. In a medium pot, combine rinsed millet with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed and millet is fluffy.
- While millet cooks, mix strawberries with honey and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add chopped thyme to the strawberry mixture and let flavors meld.
- Once cooked, fluff millet with a fork, then gently fold in the strawberry-thyme mixture and olive oil.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra thyme leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider incorporating nuts or seeds into the bowl. - Swap millet for quinoa or farro to change up the dish's texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently on the stove or microwave.