Millet Veggie Meatballs with Fava Bean Cream
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Millet | 200g |
| Water | 550g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 25g |
| Bread Crumbs | 50g |
| Fresh Parsley | 5g |
| Ground Turmeric | 1 pinch |
| Fine Salt | 1 pinch |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Zucchini | 100g |
| Carrots | 100g |
| Shallot | 15g |
| Eggplant | 100g |
| Additional Bread Crumbs | 40g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for frying) | 20g |
| Fava Beans | 150g |
| Fresh Mint | 2 sprigs |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for cream) | 10g |
| Fine Salt | 1 pinch |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Millet:
Start by rinsing the millet thoroughly under cold water. Drain it well. In a saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the shallot, finely chopped. Add the carrots, cut into small cubes, and sauté for a few minutes. Then, add the zucchini and eggplant, also chopped into small cubes, and cook for a few more minutes. Add a pinch of salt and cook for 20 minutes, adding a bit of hot water as needed to soften the vegetables. -
Cook the Millet:
In a separate pot, bring 550g of water to a boil. Add the millet and a pinch of salt, cooking for around 15-20 minutes, or until the millet is tender and the water is absorbed. -
Make the Fava Bean Cream:
While the millet is cooking, prepare the fava bean cream. Shell the fava beans and cook them in boiling water for about 10-15 minutes. Drain them and transfer them into a tall container. Add olive oil, fresh mint leaves, and a pinch of salt. Blend everything together using an immersion blender until you get a smooth and creamy texture. -
Form the Meatballs:
Once the millet has cooled, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley (chopped), and a clove of garlic (smashed). Mix in 50g of gluten-free breadcrumbs, then season with salt to taste. -
Cook the Meatballs:
Shape the millet and vegetable mixture into small balls. Coat them lightly with the remaining 40g of breadcrumbs. Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle in 20g of extra virgin olive oil. Fry the meatballs in the hot oil, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides. -
Serve:
Arrange the cooked millet veggie meatballs on a plate and serve them with a generous spoonful of fava bean cream on the side. Enjoy the delightful flavors of this healthy and hearty appetizer!
These Millet Veggie Meatballs with Fava Bean Cream are a delightful blend of earthy, nutty millet and fresh seasonal vegetables, paired with a smooth, creamy fava bean dip. The perfect appetizer for any occasion, these flavorful meatballs are sure to impress guests with their unique texture and vibrant taste!
