Spiced Pumpkin Millet Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle

Ingredients

• •1 cup millet
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup pumpkin puree
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• •1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1/2 cup coconut milk
• •1 tablespoon lime juice
• •1 teaspoon lime zest
• •1 tablespoon maple syrup
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• •1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the millet under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the millet to the boiling broth, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until fluffy.

4. 4

   While the millet cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the pumpkin puree to the skillet and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the spices meld with the pumpkin.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and maple syrup to make the drizzle.

7. 7

   Once the millet is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the spiced pumpkin mixture until evenly combined.

8. 8

   Serve the millet bowl warm, topped with the coconut lime drizzle, chopped fresh cilantro, and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.