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3.7 from 9 votes

Millet Cakes

These millets cakes are easy to prepare and take only minutes to cook. 
Their nutty flavor comes out even more when you add a yogurt tahini sauce for your little one to eat with it.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup millet
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

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  1. Cook millet according to package directions until cooked through and fluffy.
  2. Place the onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic and italian herbs in food processor and pulse and until vegetables are in tiny pieces.
  3. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the vegetables. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  4. Place the millet, vegetables and egg in a bowl and throughly combine.
  5. Form patties, about 2 tablespoons each
  6. Once all the patties are made and resting on a plate, heat 1 tbsp or oil in a saute pan over medium heat and saute the patties for 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with remaining patties and add remainder oil if needed.
  7. Cool on a paper towel lined plate and serve.

Notes

  • *After step 5, place patties on a sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours then follow steps 6-7.
  • *After step 5, place patties on a sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours then follow steps 6-7.

Nutrition Information

Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 5mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.