Lemon Millet w/ Chickpeas & Dill – A bright and vibrant one pot dish that comes together easily. The fresh herbs and lemon really liven this dish up while the nutty millet and hearty chickpeas keep it filling and comforting. Makes a perfect light meal or an accompanying side dish.
You know what makes an easy meal? Grains and beans…every time. They compliment each other so well. The possibilities are endless. And they are filling and healthy, too. My latest “throw it all in a pot” creation is this Lemon Millet w/ Chickpeas and Dill. I’ve been eating it for lunch the last few days, but it would also make a wonderful side dish to pretty much any entree.
I love the slightly nutty flavor of millet and it’s tender bite. It is quite mild, however, and takes on added flavors easily. In this dish, I loaded it up with bright, fresh lemon juice, scallions and lots of fresh flavorful herbs. I love the spicy pop of biting into a raw scallion!
I think chopped greens, like kale or spinach, would also be a great addition, but I didn’t have any at the time.
This is such an easy dish. You could easily change the flavor profile by adding different herbs or spices. A simple recipe to make your own.
Lemon Millet w/ Chickpeas & Dill
I hope you love this Lemon Millet as much as I do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
- 1 1/2 cups millet (rinsed and drained)
- 3 cups + 1/4* cup low sodium vegetable broth (divided)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 - 1 tsp salt (**see note)
- dash of pepper (I didn't measure this, but probably used about 1/8 tsp)
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas (or other white bean)
- 4 scallions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Bring 3 cups broth to a boil. Add the millet, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir, cover, turn down heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until millet is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Add the rest of the ingredients plus the additional 1/4 cup vegetable broth, if needed to loosen it up.
- Taste and adjust herbs, lemon and/or salt/pepper, as necessary.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.
~Millet tends to get a little clumpy, so I like to add a little veggie broth just before serving to loosen it up a bit. This is totally optional.
~*If your vegetable broth is very salty, you may want to use less added salt. I like to use the no-salt added or low sodium broths and then adjust the flavor on my own.
*This recipe is linked up to Tinned Tomatoes: Meat Free Mondays.
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Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen says
I love it when you make recipes like these. Love the lemon flavor with white beans. EPIC WIN!
Jenn S. says
You mean easy, throw it all in a pot recipes? Yes! Those are my fave!! Thanks, Levan!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
I agree, Jenn, grains and beans are the best meal! I so often forget about this combination and Mexican beans and rice are my very fav. I haven’t tried millet yet but it’s definitely on my list. This looks scrumptious. Thanks for the reminder…and a great dish!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Robyn! We are having Mexican grains and beans tonight, in fact! I’m making my Super Simple Burrito Bowls. My son has hockey less than an hour after he gets off the bus and this meal is literally the quickest thing you could possible throw together! I use quick cook rice, canned beans, thawed corn and jarred salsa..could not be easier! And the kids think it’s the bomb! 🙂
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
Yes! Thank you so much for posting a millet recipe! Millet is one of my favorite grains to use but I rarely use it in recipes since most people seem to think its just for birds…dum dums! This looks heavenly. I still have a 1lbs bag of millet in the pantry. I’ll have to try your recipe. Sounds delicious with lemon 🙂 Yum!
Jenn S. says
LOL! Well, it is used for birdseed, but people are missing out if they think that’s it’s only use! I love to switch up my grains to keep in interesting! Thanks, Vanessa!
The Food Hunter says
I love how healthy this is!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Theresa! It’s a nice change from all the heavy foods during the winter!
The Vegan 8 says
I have never had cooked millet before! But I love every single ingredient and absolutely love lemon and fresh dill, so I know I’d love this! Fresh dish is pretty much heavenly. Love how simple and healthy this is too….I’d devour it all easily!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Brandi! Sometimes I crave these light fresh dishes in the winter after eating all the cozy comfort foods.
veggiesdontbite says
This sounds SO good Jenn! I love dill so much and with lemon, YUM!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sophia! You could probably just drizzle your Dill Crema all over it and call it a day! Yum!
Mrs Perkins says
I think I’d like to try this one. Giving my husband anything with lemon is usually a success. Not certain where I can find millet in this country though, but I have a few ideas of where to look first. If I can’t find any, do you suppose I could cook some bulgur and use instead (gluten not being a problem in this house)?
Jenn S. says
Hi, Mrs. Perkins. Really any grain should work. Bulgur should work just fine. Couscous or quinoa would be good options, too. Please come back and let me know how it turns out! Glad your hubby is a lemon lover too!
Gunjan says
I am a big fan of ancient grains and like to include them in my diet. I will try this out soon.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Gunjan! I love the variety of using different grains too. Please let me know what you think when you give it a try!
Natalie says
I love throw it in a pot meals, this one looks fantastic! The creamy risotto-esque quality of the millet looks especially delicious, so much better than dry grains. I’m going to have to try that addition of a little veggie stock at the end because the texture looks awesome 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Natalie! The veggie stock at the end is a great trick! Helps put a little life back into it after all the initial broth is absorbed.
Strength and Sunshine says
I always get so excited when I see someone else use the great gluten-free grains! Millet is so fabulous and soft and nutty! And I love anything with dill!!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Rebecca! Although, we are not gluten-free, I just love variety!! And, yes, fresh dill is the BEST! Thanks!!