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Mundaka Millet Burgers

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Move over little birdies, millet is not just for our feathered friends anymore!  I was introduced to the power of millet twenty years ago when I embarked on a quest to heal through macrobiotics. Millet quickly became a staple in my weekly routine due to its versatility and continues to find its way into my meals today.  Although I love this gluten-free grain as a base for my tried-and-true recipes, I often get the desire to mix-it-up with a recipe redo. Today’s makeover takes millet to a new level with my Mundaka Millet Burgers laced with red russian kale.  Beautifully nutty and boosted with nutrition! 

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Benefits of Millet:

  • Millet is considered to be a cooling grain that is both alkalizing and beneficial for digestion.
  • Good source of protein, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.
  • Gluten-free grain that is versatile in the kitchen: Used in place of rice, added to soups, made into a warming morning porridge, or added to cauliflower for a comforting millet-cauliflower mash.  
  • Millet thrives in less than ideal conditions, making it a superstar in my book.  It’s known for it’s drought resistance and the ability to grow in poor soil.
  • My personal experience with millet has shown it to be easy on my digestive tract.  

Mundaka Millet Burgers

Millet is a high-quality carbohydrate, making it a good grain choice, particularly if you are trying to lose weight or have heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Millet is a gluten-free whole grain, so it’s safe for individuals with celiac disease. Millet is very high in magnesium, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, migraine headaches, and PMS symptoms. Millet can be cooked like other grains and served as a side dish or as a hot breakfast cereal. – Joy Bauer

Mundaka Millet Burgers

Mundaka Millet Burgers
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups cooked millet (prepare according to package directions)
  2. 1 cup zucchini, shredded
  3. 1 cup red russian kale, finely chopped
  4. 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
  5. 1 chia egg (1 tablespoon ground chia seeds : 3 tablespoon water)
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  8. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  9. 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust according to taste)
  10. Optional: Fresh cracked pepper
Avocado Topping
  1. 2 ripe avocados
  2. 1 spring onion
  3. 1 teaspoon ume plum vinegar
Instructions
  1. Prepare millet according to package directions and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Prep chia egg and set aside.
  4. Prep zucchini, kale and onion.
  5. Using a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups cooked millet, shredded zucchini, kale, chopped onion, spices, sea salt and chia egg. Mix thoroughly using hands. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as desired.
  6. Form into patties and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet sprayed or rubbed with a little coconut oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set.
  8. Note: I also like to cook mine in a hot iron skillet with a little coconut oil, browning the patties on both sides - gives them a little crunch.
Avocado mash topping
  1. Mash ripe avocados in a small bowl using a fork.
  2. Add chopped spring onion or scallion and 1/2 teaspoon ume vinegar.
  3. Stir until well combined.
  4. Our Mundaka patties can be eaten with, or without a bun. I typically like mine with a green salad and no bun, but feel free to eat as you like. YUM!
Notes
  1. vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free
  2. All recipes and images are protected under copyright laws and owned by Kris Kelly and Goofy Foot Foods.
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