8 gluten-free millet recipes

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Looking for new ways to eat healthy without packing on the pounds? Try these gluten-free millet seed recipes.

Millet seeds are a vegan's best friend and these tiny yellow seeds have been around since ancient times. These are whole grains and are densely packed with calcium, vitamins and iron, according to One Green Planet.

You can say that these are the next quinoa as it is just as versatile. You can have millet for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. Cooking millet is similar to cooking rice. One cup of the seeds is equivalent to three cups of cooked millet.

If you're looking for ideas on how to cook millet, below are 8 gluten-free millet seed recipes.

1.) Brain food porridge

If you're allergic to glutinous rice but are in the mood for porridge, this recipe from OGP is a tasty way to start the day. In addition to the handful of vitamins and minerals from the millet, the recipe also calls for dried figs, a source of calcium, cinnamon and then ginger.

2.) Millet croquettes

This recipe from 101 Cookbooks showcases the versatility of millet seeds which in this case is a travel snack or breakfast on the go. Make sure to use fine semolina flour to make the recipe into a creamy texture as this can add contrast to the golden brown exterior.

3.) Crockpot millet and potato stew

This millet stew recipe from About makes use of the handy dandy crockpot. Make sure to toast the millet before adding it into the slow cooker.

4.) Millet salad with sweet corn and avocado

This great dish from My Recipes recommends this is as a make-ahead recipe due to the fact that the longer the millet sits, the better it absorbs flavor. So if you're throwing a little dinner party, this recipe could come in handy.

5.) Sweet potato millet burgers

Millet and sweet potato burgers in whole-wheat burger buns? Don't mind if we do. This creative recipe from the Food Network is super easy and a whole lot of healthy. If millet is unavailable, you can substitute it with quinoa, brown rice or bulgur.

6.) Globe zucchini stuffed with millet and vegetables

If you love stuffed globe zucchinis then you'll love this recipe from La Tartine Gourmand. You can also make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it when it's time to eat.

7.) Millet chickpea kale quiche pizza

If you're hankering for vegan pizza, this recipe from Feastie is a great one as it is made with copious amounts of vegetable toppings with cooked millet and kale greens in the crust.

8.) Spinach millet egg bake

This is a recipe from Naturally Ella and is great way to use leftover grains. You can also substitute millet with quinoa, rice, or other grains of your choice.