A classic macrobiotic combination takes a new form in tender patties. If you prefer, you can also bake them: Form into patties as directed, arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet, brush tops with oil, and bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned. Serve with ketchup, mango chutney, or spicy mayonnaise (stir 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce into 1⁄4 cup mayo), atop arugula leaves.
Millet, Tempeh,
and Mushroom Patties
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked millet, rinsed
- 1⁄2 medium sweet potato, unpeeled, chopped (about 11⁄2 cups)
- 11⁄2 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1⁄2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 4 ounces gluten-free tempeh, crumbled into small pieces
- 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced (white and some green parts)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon low-sodium, wheat-free tamari
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Spicy mayonnaise (see note above) or mango chutney, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine millet, sweet potato, and broth in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook over medium heat until millet is tender and broth is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes, covered.
- Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large skillet; sauté mushrooms, tempeh, green onions, and garlic for 6–7 minutes, or until tempeh is browned. Stir in tamari and mirin; cook for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Transfer to a dish and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
- When millet mixture is done, mash with a potato masher. Stir in tempeh mixture until creamy and thick. Season with salt and pepper. When cool enough to handle but still very warm, quickly form into six patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium heat and cook patties until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Arrange on a platter and serve hot with garnishes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Millet, Tempeh,
and Mushroom Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 211mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 6g
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 140 cal, 5g fat (2g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 6g protein, 19g carb, 2g fiber, 211mg sodium