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Moroccan Spiced Lentil & Millet Breakfast Porridge with Roasted Carrot Ribbons & Tahini Swirl

Prep 12 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Moroccan Spiced Lentil & Millet Breakfast Porridge with Roasted Carrot Ribbons & Tahini Swirl

A warm, aromatic breakfast porridge combining nutty millet with protein-rich red lentils, infused with warming Moroccan spices like cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Topped with caramelized roasted carrot ribbons, toasted almonds, and a creamy tahini drizzle for an exciting savory-sweet morning meal inspired by North African cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup millet, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup red lentils, dried
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat, unsweetened
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into ribbons with vegetable peeler
  • 1 1/2 tsp olive oil, for roasting carrots
  • 1 tbsp tahini, raw or roasted
  • 2 tbsp plant-based milk, unsweetened almond or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 3 pieces dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrot ribbons with olive oil and sea salt. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until caramelized and tender, stirring halfway through.

  2. 2

    While carrots roast, rinse millet and red lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.

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