These Vegetable Walnut Patties offer a comforting, wholesome alternative to traditional meatballs or burgers. The base of cooked millet provides a pleasant chewiness that binds the mixture, while toasted walnuts add a rich, buttery crunch. Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and thyme infuse the patties with bright, aromatic notes, balanced by the savory depth of tamari. Baked until golden brown and coated in herbed breadcrumbs, these patties are crispy on the outside and tender within. They are an excellent choice for a light yet filling lunch, a nutritious dinner served with roasted vegetables, or as elegant appetizers.
Vegetable Walnut Patties
Description
These Vegetable Walnut Patties offer a comforting, wholesome alternative to traditional meatballs or burgers. The base of cooked millet provides a pleasant chewiness that binds the mixture, while toasted walnuts add a rich, buttery crunch. Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, and thyme infuse the patties with bright, aromatic notes, balanced by the savory depth of tamari. Baked until golden brown and coated in herbed breadcrumbs, these patties are crispy on the outside and tender within. They are an excellent choice for a light yet filling lunch, a nutritious dinner served with roasted vegetables, or as elegant appetizers.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the millet, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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While the millet cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the chopped celery and onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer the cooked onion and celery mixture to a large mixing bowl.
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In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the torn bread, walnuts, parsley, basil, thyme, and tamari.
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Process the mixture until coarsely chopped, then scrape it into the bowl with the onion and celery.
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Add the cooked millet (while still warm) and the grated carrot to the bowl.
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Stir all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking sheet.
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Shape the warm millet mixture into 2-inch patties (about 1/2 cup each) for a main dish, or 1-inch patties (about 1/8 cup each) for appetizers.
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Roll each patty in the herbed bread crumbs, patting gently to help the crumbs adhere, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake until lightly browned and crisp on the outside, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Arrange the baked patties on a serving platter and garnish each with a walnut half or a sprig of parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
