23 Millet Recipes That Are Healthy and Delicious

These millet recipes are perfect if you want to try something new.

If you’ve never had the ancient grain, this is your sign to start incorporating millet into your life.

Not only does it add a hearty, wholesome touch to any recipe you add it to, but it also packs numerous health benefits.

Millet is rich in dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble. It’s also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Not to mention, the unique texture adds a little fun twist to any meal!

Are you convinced? If so, please enjoy this list of 23 millet recipes that will add a little vitality to your day. 

How to Cook Millet & Millet Recipes

1. Spiced Millet Salad

If you’re looking for a warm spiced salad, then this one will definitely tickle your tastebuds.

This millet salad comes complete with cozy savory spices like garam masala and turmeric that add flavor and depth to every bite.

The chickpeas and millet make this a hearty meal for any time of the day. 

2. Millet Sweet Corn Fritters

If you have some extra millet on your hands, put it to good use with these sweet corn fritters!

They make a fantastic finger food to serve at your next dinner party or can be used to top a salad. 

This recipe especially shines if you use summer sweet corn that you picked up fresh from the farmer’s market. 

3. Puffed Millet Granola with Almonds, Honey, and Coconut

If you’re looking for a way to change up your morning parfait, try adding millet!

It adds a unique texture that works perfectly with granola. 

Each tiny grain of millet gets nice and toasted from its time in the oven, adding the perfect sweet crunch to your yogurt.

4. Easy Summer Millet Salad

When the days get longer, and the weather gets hotter, I long for a fresh, easy salad to whip up.

This recipe fits the bill perfectly! It’s packed with veggies, protein (from the millet), and is so light.

It’s perfect for days when you don’t want to spend too much time cooking over a hot stove.

5. One-Pot Millet Pilaf With Vegetables & Turmeric

There are many reasons why this recipe is great. For starters, it only takes one pot to concoct.

Second, you probably have a lot of the ingredients in your pantry!

This is the recipe to make when you’re cleaning out your fridge. You can add pretty much anything to it, and it will taste amazing.

It’s also a super hearty meal to prepare meal prep. You can make a big batch to feed yourself and your family for days on end!

6. Millet Veggie Burgers

Veggies burgers from the store can often contain processed soy and other mysterious fillers.

These burgers only include veggies, millet, and some spices. That’s it!

The veggies add the tasty, savory flavors while the millet bulks up the patty.

If you’re a skeptic on veggies burgers, this recipe just might change your mind.

7. Mexican Buddha Bowl

Buddha bowls are one of my favorite ways to get a wholesome meal down the hatch. 

This Mexican Buddha bowl is not only filling but oh-so-tasty, too.

You can customize it to no end and substitute ingredients with whatever you have on hand.

No matter what option you choose, it’s bound to be a culinary delight. You really can’t go wrong with this Mexican Buddha bowl.

8. Millet Zucchini Fritters

If you’re searching for a vegetarian, dairy-free appetizer to whip up at your next party, keep this recipe in your back pocket. 

These fritters are small but mighty, packing huge flavor into each little patty. 

Serve with a garlic sauce or plant-based yogurt for the optimal yum experience.

9. Apple Pie Spiced Mixed Grain Hot Breakfast Cereal

Start your day right with this hearty, wholesome, gluten-free breakfast.

If there’s one flavor I can’t get enough of, it’s apple cinnamon spice.

Even when it’s in the middle of summer, I still yearn for this sugary spiced sweetness.

This oatmeal allows you to get your fix of apple-cinnamon flavor while also fueling your body for a busy day ahead! That sounds like a win in my book.

10. Vegan Millet Sushi

This inventive recipe allows you to get your sushi fix without loading up on carbs.

The millet adds a ton of protein to this recipe, while the root veggies add flavor and nutrients. 

Why stop there? This recipe also preps a broccoli cream sauce for dipping to create the ultimate sushi experience.

11. Easy Pumpkin Soup with Millet in Pumpkin Bowls 

Okay, how cute does this recipe look?

If your dinner menu lacks fall fair, this recipe is a must-have for the season.

Not only does it look super pretty, but it also tastes amazing! The savory millet soup creates an unparalleled warmth for the cold days ahead.

12. Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

Get ready to up your porridge game with this recipe.

If you’re seeking a unique breakfast loaded with sweet, juicy flavors, then this is the recipe for you.

The cranberries and pomegranates add a sweetness to the millet that will start your day right.

13. 100% Millet Sandwich Bread

If you’ve never tried millet bread, then this recipe will knock your socks off.

It carries a fine texture, similar to white bread, but with a toasty, mild-corn flavor. 

It’s easy to make and is free from oil, sugar, yeast, and xanthan gum. 

14. Meatless Stuffed Peppers with Millet

This recipe will be a lifesaver if you have some vegetarian mouths to feed at your next dinner party.

These meatless stuffed pepper with millet make a show-stopping number. They’re cute to look at and are full of savory, hearty flavors. 

If you’re trying to sneak more fiber and nutrients into your kid’s diet, these are super fun to make. 

15. Fluffy Millet Breakfast Cake with Stone Fruit

Have your cake and eat it too with this fluffy millet breakfast cake recipe. 

If you’re looking for a hearty snack cake recipe, then this is the dish for you.

It’s equally tasty as it is nourishing. The recipe comes packed with protein and fiber, plus it’s gluten-free and vegan, too!

16. Roasted Vegetable Salad with Millet 

I love good colorful salads, the kind that are almost too pretty to eat.

This recipe fits that description perfectly and comes complete with beautiful colors from the autumnal season. 

Not only that, but the earthy flavors accentuate the citrus dressing perfectly, creating one tantalizing experience for your tastebuds. 

17. Mediterranean Chickpea Millet Salad

If I had to pair millet with anything, it would be chickpeas.

The pairing goes so well together and makes a mean base for a salad, as it does in this recipe.

It’s perfected with diced cucumber, olive oil, feta cheese, and lemon to create a bright, wholesome salad that pleases the palate. 

18. Millet Skillet Cornbread

Not only is this recipe fun to say out loud, but it’s super tasty!

If you’re a fan of cornbread, then you’ll love this rendition of the classic dish.

The millet adds a toasty flavor to the cornbread plus infuses more fiber and protein into the dish. 

Serve with some honey butter for a real mouth-watering treat.

19. Springtime Stir-Fried Millet

If you’ve never tried to stir-fry millet, this recipe will blow your mind.

Stir-frying the ancient grain unlocks a savory flavor that accentuates any dish. Think fried rice but with millet.

20. Millet Falafel

If you’re a fan of falafel, you have to try this recipe.

It’s easier on the gut than typical falafel. The millet digests easier than chickpeas and helps bulk up this dish.

It’s a pleasant experience for your palate and your tummy. 

21. Lamb Chorba

This hearty dish might just become your new BFF on chilly winter nights.

It’s packed with so much warmth in every bite. The savory spice of this dish heats up your bones. You’ll wonder why you don’t make this dish every night.

22. Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Millet

This recipe is a great, nutrient-dense version of the classic risotto.

Instead of using carb-heavy Italian rice, it uses protein-packed millet to seal the deal.

It’s just as easy to make as risotto but heartier and more wholesome.

23. Millet Porridge with Banana and Coconut Milk 

This delicious alternative to traditional oatmeal will start off your day right.

The texture is a refreshing twist, and the banana and cinnamon add cozy flavors to jumpstart your morning. 

If you’re a little tired of overnight oats, then take this recipe for a spin. You won’t regret it.