Ingredients Grains 7 Recipes with the Ancient Grain Millet By Food & Wine Editors Updated on September 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Anya Kassoff Millet is a drought-resistant cereal grain that matures much more quickly than rice or wheat. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor lends itself to a variety of uses: It can be milled into flour and used to make gluten-free cake, or cooked whole and served like a risotto. From savory salads to sweet surprises, millet will become your go-to ingredient for any occasion. 01 of 07 Creamy Millet with Pumpkin and Sage © Emily Farris Try serving this creamy, naturally gluten-free millet dish at your next family dinner. The classic combination of pumpkin and sage makes for a lovely, warming bowl that's ideal in the fall. Get the Recipe 02 of 07 Layered Parsnip Cake with Candied Kumquats © Anya Kassoff It turns out that parsnips, the carrot's blonde cousins, work just as well for making a perfectly moist cake. This one is both vegan and gluten-free, made with nutrient-rich buckwheat and millet flours, and topped with candied kumquats. Get the Recipe 03 of 07 Millet with Pancetta and Radicchio © Emily Farris Everything's better with pancetta, including this millet "risotto" that's extra creamy thanks to an entire pound of ricotta cheese. Get the Recipe 04 of 07 Savory Granola Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Mary Clayton Carl If you're looking to start your day on a savory note, here's a great recipe to try. Store-bought granola is often packed with lots of sugar, and while there are sweet notes to this granola, with its maple syrup, orange zest, and cardamom, it leans much more savory with smoked almonds, buttery pine nuts, millet, and tahini. Get the Recipe 05 of 07 Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash with Herbed Millet and Tahini Dressing © Emma Galloway This is the perfect make-ahead meal or dish to take along to a gathering. The squash and tahini sauce can be made a day ahead, while the millet will store happily for a couple of hours. Get the Recipe 06 of 07 Ragi Roti Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell These flatbreads made with hearty, versatile millet flour are equal parts crispy and chewy, with whole cumin seeds, fresh herbs, and aromatics cooked right into the dough. The center holes allow steam to escape, resulting in a crispier roti. While they're perfect for sopping up dal, these roti make a filling snack or lunch topped with creamy yogurt swirled with spicy tomato achaar or Indian pickle. Get the Recipe 07 of 07 Sautéed Shrimp and Scallion Millet © Emily Farris Sautéed shrimp elevate this creamy millet that's cooked risotto-style until al dente. A sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano and freshly sliced scallions finish off the dish. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit