Millet is a fantastic alternative to wheat and cous cous.  It is a wonderful source of magnesium, zinc, potassium & phosphorous as well as being alkaline forming, so helps to combat the acid forming processes that occur naturally in our bodies!  It also provides an alternative protein source to meat. You can use quinoa in place of millet if you like, both are really delicious. Quinoa is even richer in protein than millet and is atually a seed rather than a grain.

Ingredients:
2 cups water (Vegetable Stock makes for more flavor)
1 cup millet (lightly toasted in pan, no oil) or 1 cup quinoa (no need to toast)
3 scallions, sliced thinly
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, small dice
3 plum tomatoes, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint & parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea Salt to taste

Get started!

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup of toasted millet or untoasted quinoa, stir, return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
2. Let sit off heat for 10 minutes.
3. Remove to a bowl and let cool slightly. Break the quinoa or millet up with a fork to allow trapped heat to escape and prevent nasty stodginess.
4. Add the scallions, cucumber, tomatoes, and mint. Mix well and dress with oil and lemon and add salt to taste.
5. Serve this up all on it's own with some delicious crusty bread or with some grilled fish or chicken.

YUM!