Black Bean and Millet Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup millet, well rinsed uncooked
2 1/2-3 cups water
2 cups canned low sodium black beans
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 medium cucumber , seeds removed and diced
1 medium onion, diced
chopped parsley (optional)
chopped cilantro , to taste (optional)
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin

Directions:

Cook the millet in 2 cups of water until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. adding more hot water if needed. Fluff with fork and allow to steam and cool.
In a large bowl, combine millet, black beans, tomatoes, pepper, cucumber and onion.
Mix all dressing ingredients until well blended and pour over the salad, tossing to blend.
Cover and refrigerate until the salad is well chilled.
Serve on lettuce leaves or stuff into pita bread or wrap in a tortilla.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.57 Kcal (1593 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.08g	3%
Sodium	401.56mg	17%
Potassium	1284.8mg	27%
Total Carbs	71.69g	24%
Sugars	5.57g	22%
Dietary Fiber	14.99g	60%
Protein	19.15g	38%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	12.9mg	72%
Calcium	117.2mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.98 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.56g	3%
Sodium	108.67mg	17%
Potassium	347.68mg	27%
Total Carbs	19.4g	24%
Sugars	1.51g	22%
Dietary Fiber	4.06g	60%
Protein	5.18g	38%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	3.5mg	72%
Calcium	31.7mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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