Ingredients:
1 tbl Olive oil
2/3 cup Millet
1 1/3 cup Water
1 cup Carrot, finely chopped
1 cup Zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup Yellow bell pepper, diced
2 oz Spinach, wilted & chopped
1 lb Extra-firm tofu*
1 1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
2 cup Breadcrumbs
Olive oil
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1 1/3 cup Cilantro leaves
1/4 cup Almonds chopped
2 x Jalapeno, seeded & chopped
1 slc 1/8" piece ginger
3 tbl Maple syrup
1/2 cup Orange juice
Salt
Method:
* Prepare the tofu the same way as for Tofu Cutlets with Pineapple Ginger Glaze.
Combine oliveo il & millet in a pot over moderate heat. toast the grains, stirring constantly, until darkened a few shades. Add water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & cook until the millet is tender, about 20 minutes, add more water if necessary. Set aside for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Individually steam vegetables until tender-crisp. In a bowl, mix seasoned tofu with salt, pepper, millet & vegetables. Mix gently.
Moisten hands, divide mixture into 16 flattened balls & form into crack free patties, about 1/2" thick. Pat patties in breadcrumbs so they are coated on all sides. Set aside on waxed paper lined trays.
Pan fry fricadelles over moderately high heat in a lightly oiled skillet for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Keep warm in a 250F oven.
Drizzle with chutney & & serve with rice pilaf & vegetables.
CHUTNEY: Combine all ingredients in a food processor & puree until silky. Force through a strainer; discard roughage.