Millet, Zucchini, and Mozzarella Heart Croquettes

🕒 Practical Information

🥕 Ingredients

• 200 g hulled millet Vieille Graine
  
• 1 zucchini
  
• 1 egg
  
• 50 g grated Parmesan
  
• 125 g mozzarella
  
• A few basil leaves
  
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, plus a little more for coating
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• Salt and pepper

👨🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Cook the millet in a saucepan of boiling salted water for about 15 minutes, or according to package directions.
2. Drain the millet thoroughly, then let it cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
4. Wash and grate the zucchini. Squeeze it between your hands or in a clean cloth to remove as much water as possible.
5. In a bowl, mix the cooled millet with the grated zucchini, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and chopped basil.
6. Season lightly with salt and pepper and mix until you get a mixture that is easy to shape.
7. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
8. Take a portion of the millet mixture, flatten it in your hand, and place a piece of mozzarella in the center.
9. Close carefully and shape into a croquette. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
10. Lightly roll the croquettes in breadcrumbs, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Brush with a little olive oil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until golden brown.
12. Serve the croquettes hot to enjoy their melty mozzarella core.