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Lemon millet

Empower yourself! Free yourself from meat dependency by switching to a diverse, plant-based diet. I propose here another quick and delicious recipe based on millet.

Sustainability tips:

Millet is a sustainable crop that is resilient to drought and climate stress. It is therefore considered a staple of sustainable agriculture. I suggest to buy organic millet that can be purchased in bulk at a relatively low cost. Millet is an important food in the Ayurvedic tradition where is celebrated for its nutrient contents and recommended for weight management. Another advantage of millet is that it can be prepared fairly quickly and used in a variety of dishes. In this recipe we use foxtail millet.

Useful things to have ready
  • For rinsing and draining the raw and cooked millet it is useful to have a fine mesh strainer.
  • It is a good practice to rinse the millet a few times, until the water is clear, and soak it 1 or 2 hours before using it. Soaking is not strictly necessary, but it helps improve the taste.
  • The spices suggested here are optional and can be replaced with something else, depending on personal preferences. Even just some olive oil, roasted garlic, and lemon will do!

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (3-4 people)

  • 1 cup of dry millet
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 curry leaves or bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili (optional)
  • Red crushed chili pepper (optional)
  • Peanuts (optional)
  • Salt
  • One table spoon of olive oil or other vegetable oil
  • Lemon
Raw millet

Procedure

  • After soaking and rinsing the millet, place it in a pot with water and little salt
  • Bring the water to a boil and cook the millet until soft (about 10 minutes)
  • Skim the foam that builds up while the millet is cooking to improve taste
  • Drain the cooked millet with a fine mesh strainer and cool it by rinsing it with cold water
  • In a pan heat the oil
  • Add cumin, mustard seeds, and red chilies
  • Add curry leaves, green chilies and garlic cloves
  • Sautee on low flame until garlic is lightly roasted
Add spices to a pan
  • Add millet and sautee for a few minutes
  • Turn off the heat and squeeze some fresh lemon on top
  • You can add some peanuts or other garnish if desired
Ready!

Enjoy!

Tomato soup with roasted red peppers

Empower yourself! Free yourself from meat dependency by switching to a diverse, plant-based diet. I propose here a delicious recipe based on tomatoes. This recipe is quick and perfect for a lunch and requires only a few ingredients.

Sustainability tips:

Using organic tomatoes and bell peppers helps sustain agriculture that doesn’t use pesticides. However regular tomatoes also work as we peel them before cooking.

Useful things to have ready
  • 1 Peeled carrot
  • To peel the tomatoes place them for about 1 minute in a pot of boiling water. Remove them from the water and check that the skin is cracking. Let them cool off for a few minutes before peeling off the skin.
  • I usually leave the seeds. If you want to remove the seeds you can split the tomatoes after peeling and easily remove them.
Easy to peel-off tomatoes skin

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (3-4 people)

  • 6-7 Roma tomatoes or a can of peeled tomatoes
  • Half of a small onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • Half red bell pepper
  • Red crushed chili pepper (optional)
  • 3-4 leaves of fresh sage
  • A pinch of dry oregano
  • Salt
  • Two tablespoons of olive oil or other vegetable oil

Procedure

  • Slice the onion, bell pepper, and carrots
  • Warm up a table spoon of olive oil in a pot, add the sliced bell pepper and garlic and let them cook for 5-7 minutes (this step can also be done in the oven)
Roast red pepper and garlic on the stove or in the oven
  • Add sliced carrots and sage- cook for a few minute
Add sliced carrots and sage
  • Remove from pot and set aside
  • In the same pot warm up a tablespoon of oil, add finely sliced onions and cook until they become translucent
  • Add red chili (optional)
  • Add sliced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes
  • Add cooked carrots, bell pepper, and garlic
Join all ingredients
  • After a few minutes add enough water to cover and bring to a boil
  • Add salt and oregano-If tomatoes are too acidic you can add 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
  • When the tomatoes are well cooked (10 minutes) blend everything with a hand-held blender

Enjoy!