Basil Millet On the Go Meal

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 20 min 4
Basil Millet On the Go Meal
Health Highlights
Pack this meal ahead of time, so it's ready to rock and roll. Make 2-3 servings per a person at once so you eat digestively healthy through the week. Yum!

Ingredients


1 cup Millet, dry
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)
1 dash Black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup Frozen yellow corn kernels (Can defrost in the jar or if eating immediately steam them. (Or use frozen peas)
1 can (15oz) Cannellini beans, canned (open, drain liquid & rinse)
1 stalk(s) Green onion (chopped)
1/4 cup Basil, fresh (chopped)
2 tbsp Parsley, fresh (chopped)

Instructions


  1. Cook the millet according to package instructions. Let cool slightly and toss with extra virgin olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lemon, and remaining extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked millet with the corn, cannellini beans, green onion, basil, and parsley. 
  4. Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined.
  5. Place in a jar to take on the go or eat immediately.

     

Notes:

Nutritional Highlight:

Millet is rich in fatty acids, easily digestible, and non-acid forming. It is also rich in fibre, which helps you stay fuller longer!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 406
Calories from fat 119
Calories from saturated fat 16.5
Total Fat 13.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.0 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 219 mg
Potassium 436 mg
Total Carbohydrate 62 g
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 14.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.1
Meat Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 1.1

Energy sources


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