Italian Brown Rice Croquettes Recipe

• 2 c. ,water
• 1 c. Rice, brown, long-grain
• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Celery ribs, with leaves, finely minced
• 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 lb Tofu, hard, crumbled
• 1 c. Vegetable stock
• 1/4 c. Oats, rolled
• 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce
• 1 c. Parsley, fresh, finely minced
• 1/2 c. Basil, fresh, finely minced
• 1/4 tsp Pepper pn Cayenne pepper
• 1 c. Bread crumbs, whole wheat
• 1 c. Olives, black, finely minced
• 1 c. Bread crumbs, herbed (see recipe) Nutty Basil Pesto (see recipe

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