Souvlaki Grain Bowls
with Garlicky Mushrooms & Tzatziki
Inspired by the flavors of souvlaki, the Greek fast good dish of skewered and grilled vegetables, this millet bowl consists of lemon-garlic mushrooms, roasted red onion, and creamy cucumber tzatziki. Millet is a gluten-free, protein-rich grain with a mild, corn-like flavor. We toast millet before braising it to accentuate its nutty notes. For a bright, juicy finish, we top this sodium-smart, high-fiber dinner with a sweet pepper salsa of roasted red peppers, fresh parsley, olive oil, and lemon.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup millet
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved
- 1 red onion, peeled and diced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (divided)
- 1 cucumber, half grated and half thinly sliced (divided)
- 1/4 cup vegan tzatziki
- 0.25 oz parsley, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped
- 4 oz roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
- *Not included
- Ingredients are listed for 2 servings. If you're making 4 servings, please double your ingredients by using both meal kit bags provided.
- For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toast millet in small saucepan over medium-high heat until aromatic and beginning to pop, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and grains are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, covered. (4-serving meal: use 3 cups water)
Combine mushrooms, onion, lemon zest, just half the garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on foil-lined baking sheet and toss. Roast until onions and mushrooms are tender and browned, 15 to 20 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp olive oil)
Stir together grated cucumber, tzatziki, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. In separate bowl, stir together lemon juice, remaining garlic, parsley, roasted red peppers, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp olive oil)
Divide millet between plates. Top with garlicky mushrooms, onions, and sliced cucumber. Drizzle souvlaki grain bowls with sweet pepper salsa and tzatziki. Καλή όρεξη!
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