Millet & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup millet
1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa (red, white, or black)
3/4 cup water
1 English cucumber, diced
1 tomatoes, ripe, seeds squeezed out, diced
1 sweet pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, pressed
200 g feta cheese, diced
1 (10 ounce) can large white beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more, to taste)
2 teaspoons dried dill (sub basil or oregano, if preferred)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, juice of (zest as well, if preferred)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring millet and 1 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for five minutes; turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Bring quinoa and 3/4 cup water to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 12-14 minutes; fluff.
Combine all ingredients and toss; chill. Enjoy!