Millet with lentils and baked sweet pepper

4 servings

60 minutes

Millet with lentils and roasted sweet peppers is a simple yet exquisite dish inspired by the rustic cuisine of Italy. It combines the tender texture of millet with the rich, nutty flavor of lentils, complemented by the sweetness of roasted peppers. A light sauté of carrots and onions adds zest and depth to the dish. This is an ideal option for a healthy and nutritious dinner that can be served as a standalone dish or a side to meat. With its balanced composition, the dish is well-suited for a vegetarian diet, and its rich flavor and aroma make it a true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 143
• Proteins: 6.2g
• Fats: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 28.5g

Ingredients

• Millet: 0.5 glass
• Lentils: 0.5 glass
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Boil millet and lentils separately in a glass of salted water over low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Millet: 0.5 glass
   • Lentils: 0.5 glass

2. Chop the carrot and onion and sauté in a pan. Cut the pepper into wedges and roast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 0.5 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

3. Transfer millet, lentils, pepper, and carrots with onions to the pan and hold on the fire for a while.

   Required ingredients:

   • Millet: 0.5 glass
   • Lentils: 0.5 glass
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 0.5 piece