Millet and quinoa summer squash salad

Enjoy a refreshing Millet and Quinoa Summer Squash Salad bursting with flavors for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for a light, healthy meal!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup millet
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water (for cooking quinoa and millet)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1 small yellow squash
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or other oil for sauteeing squash

Instructions:

1. Dice the zucchini into small 1cm cubes and cook in a frying pan with vegetable oil until slightly golden brown.
2. Combine the millet, quinoa, and water in a saucepan, boil, and simmer over low heat until the water is fully absorbed.
3. Whisk the pepper, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and extra virgin olive oil together and drizzle over the cooked quinoa, then stir to evenly coat.
4. After the grain mixture has cooled down, fold in the zucchini, scallions, and cilantro.
5. This quinoa dish is delicious whether served warm or chilled.

Summary:

• Calories: 1333 kcal
• Fat: 60 g
• Protein: 29 g
• Carbs: 177 g
• Potassium: 2421 mg
• Magnesium: 448 mg