This recipe is a baked, whole-food version of a classic dish that’s typically deep-fried. You can easily take these with you on the go or when you travel. Eat these croquettes as you would a falafel — on salads, in wraps, or all by themselves dipped in our Red Pepper Turmeric Dressing. Or put them on a bun like a burger. We know you’ll love the versatility of this dish. Plus, it’s fun to make and fun to eat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup millet
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 onion
- 1/4 cup dried parsley
- 1 carrot
- Optional: 2-4 Tablespoons of soy sauce, tamari, coconut aminos, or 1/4-3/4 teaspoons salt, to taste.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse millet in a sieve and drain well.
- Optional – toast the millet to enhance the flavor. In a deep fry pan or large saucepan, toast the millet over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- Add water to the millet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
- While millet is cooking, finely grate the carrot and dice the onion.
- In a coffee grinder or food processor, grind the dried parsley into a powder and seeds into a meal.
- Add the carrots, onions, parsley, and seeds to the cooked millet. Mix ingredients together with hands to make a sticky dough. If desired, season to taste with your choice of salt, soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos.
- Shape into croquettes and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Turn each croquette over and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with Red Pepper Turmeric Tahini Dressing.
Red Pepper Turmeric Dressing
Turmeric is a health-promoting spice bursting with color. Use this sauce as a salad dressing, a dip for vegetables or croquettes, or as a sauce on whole grains.
Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, peeled and minced
- 2 red or orange bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 4 Tablespoons tahini
- Optional: Add dates or raisins for sweetness if desired
Directions:
- If you have never prepared fresh turmeric before, here is what to do. Use the edge of a spoon to scrape the skin off, revealing the bright orange flesh inside. Then, mince or grate the turmeric using the small holes of a grater.
- Blend together all the ingredients and store them in a jar until ready to use.