Moroccan Spiced Lentil & Millet Breakfast Porridge with Roasted Carrot Ribbons & Tahini Swirl
Prep 12 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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