Crunchy broccoli and millet salad

Millet is a gluten free and non-allergenic grain that is fabulous for keeping you regular and hydrating the colon. It acts as a beneficial prebiotic which feeds our good bacteria helping to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which in turn assists in effective elimination and detoxification.


Ingredients

1 cup raw millet
2 cups water/ vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 avocado – pitted and diced
1/2 cup radish sprouts or any greens – arugula/spinach
1/4 cup sunflower seeds – toasted


Method

Heat a large saucepan on low heat.

Toast the raw millet for 5 minutes until fragrant and it starts making popping sound.

Heat 2 cups of water in the saucepan and season with salt and turmeric.

Add toasted millet, give a good stir.

Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes until all the liquid gets absorbed.
Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

Fluff cooked millet with fork, and taste for seasoning.

Add herb dressing to millet and mix well.

Add broccoli and cauliflower florets, avocado, sprouts and sunflower seeds and toss.
Serve warm or cold!

Herb Dressing

1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup coriander leaves
juice of 2 lemons
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Put all the ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning.

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