Millet Croquettes

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Last weekend, Hubs and I attended a vegan/macro potluck dinner. Fifteen of us, new friends and old, gathered together to enjoy thoughtfully prepared and delicious food. Lingering around the table late into the night, we laughed, listened, then laughed some more- none of us wanting to leave. We were like children, excited, happy, clinging to the joy of the moment and willfully defying bed/home time while disguising yawns and heavy eyelids. Thank you everyone for such a wonderful evening. I’m still smiling from it.

From that dinner, I’m sharing a recipe for millet. The millet is tasty as is- but my FAVOURITE way to eat it is as leftovers… fried in our cast iron skillet into crispy, golden croquettes. Delicious. Hubs and I had them with some greens, alongside scrambled tofu for brunch the next day… Move over standard potato hashbrowns, these millet croquettes are full of flavour and totally satisfying. Simply add a tiny bit of water if the millet is dry, then form into small hockey puck shaped patties and pan fry. Feel free to spice them up- cumin, curry, chipotle, fresh dill or garlic would all make for interesting vegan variations. This recipe makes a LOT- approximately 28 croquettes. Feel free to half the recipe as you need, or increase if required. The general rule is 1 part grain to 3 cups liquid, although you can use a little less liquid for a slightly drier grain texture. I’m experimenting right now with freezing them, and I’ll be sure to keep you posted with the results.

We should make this potluck a regular monthly (or every other month) event, taking turns hosting! Would anyone in Toronto/surrounding area be interested? Leave a comment with your thoughts and let’s plan it!

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