
Creamy coconut-lime millet with golden pineapple, sesame seeds, and vanilla yogurt
An original spoonable breakfast: millet simmered until creamy with coconut milk and lime zest, finished with skillet-golden pineapple, toasted sesame seeds, and a dollop of vanilla yogurt. It balances fresh, nutty, and fruity notes in a comforting yet lively dish.
Ingredients
- 180 g millet (enjuagado and escurrido)
- 400 ml coconut milk (without sugar, for cocinar)
- 360 ml water (for cocer the mijo)
- 2 g salt (or to taste)
- 4 g lime zest (of 1 lima)
- 30 g honey (more a poco extra if desired)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (for the mijo)
- 300 g fresh pineapple (diced small)
- 15 g butter (for dorar the piña)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (for the piña)
- 18 g sesame seeds (tostadas)
- 160 g Greek yogurt (mezclado with vainilla)
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract (for the yogur)
- 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed millet, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; no oven is required, but if you want to keep bowls warm, 200°F/95°C works well just for warming dishes.
- 2
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover partially, and cook the millet for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until tender and creamy.
- 3
3. Stir the lime zest, 30 g (1 1/2 tbsp) honey, and 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract into the millet. Cook for 2 more minutes, until thick yet still creamy. Remove from the heat.
- 4
4. While the millet cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and, once melted, add the fresh pineapple and ground cinnamon. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until the pineapple is golden at the edges and juicy.
- 5
5. In a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the sesame seeds for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove immediately so they do not burn.
- 6
6. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract and the lime juice until smooth.
- 7
7. Divide the creamy millet among 4 bowls. Top with the golden pineapple, add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt, and finish with the toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle with a little extra honey if desired before serving.
Chef tips
For a looser texture, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of hot water at the end. If you want a stronger coconut flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. Toast the sesame seeds right before serving for the best aroma.
Substitutions
You can swap the honey for maple syrup for a vegan version, the butter for coconut oil, and the Greek yogurt for plant-based coconut or almond yogurt. Millet can be replaced with quinoa, though the final texture will be less creamy.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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