After a few hours of online work this morning, I was ready to go to the gym and discovered it was raining. Humph. I decided to wait it out a bit, and after a while hunger had built and I traded my workout for a leisurely lunch. I usually exercise right before lunch so I’ll be hungry, but that doesn’t leave me much time to cook. I’m often ready to throw together a salad and dig in! So today I made a more time-intensive lunch – a harmony bowl of cinnamon sweet potato, millet and veggies.
I cubed a medium sweet potato and tossed it in a little olive oil, sea salt and cinnamon. Baked at 400* for 30 minutes.
The millet was cooked stove-top for about 30 minutes too. Here’s what millet is, the nutritional info and where you can buy it (also in bulk bins at health food stores). It tastes like a cross between grits and rice. It’s high in fiber, manganese and B vitamins, has calcium, protein and is a whole grain.
So mixed into this bowl:
- ~1 cup sweet potato (maybe a little more)
- ~1/2 a cup cooked millet
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 a tomato, diced
- 1/2 a yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small ear of grilled corn, cut off cob
- ~1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- ~1 tbsp craisins
- More cinnamon
- Drizzle maple
- Pinch salt
A whole lunch in a bowl that was quite filling!
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Polly’s yoga DVD is now available for pre-sale!! Go Polly!
I’m hoping to go get my hair cut. Not sure. Also might work out this afternoon if i feel like it. Might also read a book. That’s my goal today: just see where life takes me.
Sarah says
How fun, I love it when you just sort of go with the flow for the day. OMG, strawberry Oikos?! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven…have a great day, whatever you do!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
lunch looks delish – and filling! (always a plus 😉 )
I like your goal for the day 😉
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Yum, the millet salad looks fab. I don’t think I’ve ever had millet — must try!
OMG strawberry Oikos?! I LOVE Oikos! *excited*
Jenn
Shannon says
That mixture looks amazing! You can never go wrong with sweet potatoes mmm 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Lunch looks great! I’m a huge fan of millet and many of the other protein-rich grains. Loved your post on Zesty 🙂
brandi says
yeah, I just got the email about the strawberry oikos – yum 🙂
great flavors in your lunch!
Katherine says
That lunch looks delicious and so comforting! How nice to be able to enjoy some relaxing time in the kitchen, rather than having to rush around like crazy 🙂
Nicole says
Mmmm!! This looks so delicious! Definitely adding it to my recipe book!
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) says
What a lunch! I’ve never tried millet before. I’ll have to pick some up.
Heather says
I SOOO excited for the Strawberry Oikos!!! Thanks for the heads up! 😀
What an awesome lunch Kath! It’s always nice to have a little extra time to put into meals. Sounds delicious!
heather says
that’s a great goal for the afternoon! 🙂
Jennifer says
Yummy-looking lunch. You leave the skin on the potatoes… any particular reason? I also did the same yesterday when it came time to the gym… it was pouring buckets out so I waited it out, then got too hungry and ended up dinner and nixing any chance of a workout. I was annoyed but at least I got to eat a good dinner and finish a book- FYI The Glass House by Jeannette Walls is fantastic. A heart-wrenching, comic, well-written memoir.
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Lunch looks so gooood! Sometimes it’s nice to skip the workout and take your time in the kitchen.
Have a great afternoon!!
MaryBe says
That is a great goal Kath!
Jo says
Sounds like a fun day. I have never tried millet but it looks great as usual 🙂
Help Meghan Run says
Yum! I love warm salads with sweet potatoes, they add such a nice touch…I bet black beans would be great in there, too.
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Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What a yummy and savory lunch. Looks so comforting!
And I love todays goal. Gonna have to make that mine too!
Amanda4Sensei says
Never once had millet, I must say it does look yummy! Esp all the goodies in the salad.
Thanks for the recipe and the link for the coupon!!!!!
sue says
i’ve never had millet, but it sounds yummy and good for you! thanks for sharing and love your goal for today 😀
Gena (Choosing Raw) says
Millet is without a doubt my favorite grain! Thanks for a lovely recipe, K
Simply Fabulous says
Thanks for the info on millet. I have never had it before, but your lunch looks so good! I love sweet potato!
I’m so glad you are enjoying your week before you start your internship next week. Live it up!
Are you excited or nervous about it?? You are probably going to learn so much!
I know for me.. I did all of my teacher training, but I don’t think I REALLY learned all of the ins and outs of being a teacher until I had a class of my own. It’s amazing how things are so different when you are actually physically working in the field you trained for.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I always forget about millet…I’ll need to try it out one of these times. 😀
Allyson says
That looks delicious! I have actually never heard of a millet but will be checking it out soon for sure.
Liz @ in the skinny says
Thanks for the link for the coupons! It’s perfect since it’s Buy One, Get One Free Oikos at my grocery store. I would love there to be strawberry – it’s my favorite flavor and I’ve been missing having a Greek version of it.
gina (fitnessista) says
what a creative and delicious lunch! i love millet- i bet it tastes wonderful with sweet potato 😀
STRAWBERRY OIKOS? oh i’m all over that
have a great day <3
Hallie says
I’ve never had millet…but from your description, I think I’d like it! Might have to experiment soon 🙂
Love your post title, BTW.
Christina says
Strawberry Oikios?! I’m excited! Thanks for the heads up 🙂
rhodeygirl says
you still haven’t gotten your hair cut? go do it girl! you will feel so awesome after! whatever it is you do, enjoy your afternoon! 😀
Red Head, Yellow Dog says
your harmony bowl makes me miss the laughing seed in Asheville! mmm their food is so good!
Elizabeth says
Shut UP! Strawberry Oikos?? YUM. This makes me happy 🙂 Thanks for the link.
Can’t wait to see your new ‘do, Kath….
K says
That looks like a great dish!! I’ve never tried millet!
Natalie says
That looks so delicious & healthy! Yum 🙂
april says
What a delicious lunch! your so creative!
Bev says
What a great looking lunch. Kath, how do you keep your pans so clean? The pan you used for your sweet potatoes looks brand new .
Laura says
A great thing about millet is it is also gluten free! I just found out I have Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance), which isn’t as bad as it sounds. I tried Food Should Taste Good Chips per your recommendation b/c they are also gluten free, and they really were delish. LaraBar’s are also gluten free for those who are interested.
I think Celiac is becoming much more prevalent and since you’re becoming an RD I was hoping you could highlight some gluten free recipes for us 🙂 Thanks!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Thanks for the coupon link!
Hangry Pants says
I made millet for the first time when I made the guest post video for you and I loved it. I imagine it would be delicious with sweet potatoes!!!
Bec says
that bowl looks amazing!
Kath says
Jennifer ,
I am waaaay to lazy to peel a potato. Or kiwi. Or squash.
Simply Fabulous,
I am excited!!
Red Head, Yellow Dog,
That was exactly my inspiration!! I LOVE the Harmony Bowl!
Bev ,
This guy is Williams-Sonoma gold, which is totally awesome and nonstick genius.
Laura ,
This lunch was! Since I use a lot of real food, hopefully many of my recipes are easily modified to be gluten free.
Kath
Natalie says
I love your cutting board! (as seen in video) And I love the Office. But I’ve never heard tamari pronounced as tam-er-eye, it’s coool and funky haha. Personally, I say tuh-mar-ee. But that’s just me being plain jane.
I also think that your use of sweeteners/natural sugars in your marinades to impart caramelization (and probably crunchiness too :D) is smart. I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of that before, d’oh.
Awesome job!
Kath says
natalie,
I pronounce a lot of words wrong – you’re probably right!
K
Emily L. says
Um yum, that’s a delicious looking lunch
I’m rooting for your hair.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Strawberry Oikos?! Yay!
Michelle says
The Whole Foods near me has had the strawberry Oikos for a while now…interesting? It’s delish, but I still like the plain and honey the best. Thanks for the coupon links!