Homemade Vegan Millet Patties Recipe

Name: Homemade Vegan Millet Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup millet; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 small onion (chopped small); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 3/4 cup tahini (or peanut butter); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari to keep it gluten-free); 1/4 teaspoon salt

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 70 mins

Total: 80 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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Millet may not be as common as barley or as trendy as quinoa, but it definitely deserves a chance to earn a spot in your cooking repertoire as a healthy, shelf-stable and affordable staple grain. Here's one way to prepare millet into veggie-burger-like patties quickly and simply.

This recipe is a basic millet patty, so you may want to spice them up a bit. Topping them off with salsa? Add Mexican spices such as chili powder and cumin. Using them for veggie burgers? Add some "meatier" spices such as paprika or a barbecue rub.

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1 cup millet
3 cups water
1 teaspoon oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup tahini, or peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or tamari
1/4 teaspoon salt

Gather the ingredients.

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Simmer the millet stovetop in water, covered, until millet is cooked through, about 45 minutes.

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In a large skillet, heat the the oil on medium. Add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes, until the onions are soft.

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Turn off the heat, keeping the pan on the stove, and add the cooked millet and tahini or peanut butter and soy sauce and salt. Stir to combine well and make sure tahini or peanut butter is melted and incorporated well.

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Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
Form millet into patties, about 1-inch thick. You should have about six patties.

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Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm on the outside and lightly browned.

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Serve on a bun with your choice of toppings and enjoy!

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Recipe Variation

Millet patties can also be pan-fried in a bit of oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, if you prefer.a

Serving Suggestions

Serve your millet patties like a meat entree, topped with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.
Use your millet patties as veggie burgers or sandwich fillers.
Like Middle Eastern food? Substitute falafel for millet patties and serve with a tahini dipping sauce, pita, and hummus.
Top them off with salsa, black beans, and grated cheese for a Mexican-inspired meal.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
239	Calories
17g	Fat
16g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 415mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 236mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.