*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Squash Croquettes

Recipe By     : Donna Barker
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Foodmover Cookbook               Main Dish
                Vegetables                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  pounds        yellow squash -- coarsely chopped
     1/2  cup           onions -- chopped
     1/2  cup           saltine crackers -- crushed
   2                    eggs -- large
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  cup           corn meal
   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil -- divided
                        cooking spray

Steam squash and onion, covered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain well.

Mash squash mixture with a potato masher or fork; stir in crushed crackers and next 3 ingredients. Cover and chill mixture for at least 3 hours.

Place cornmeal in  a large shallow dish..

Divide squash mixture into 12 equal portions. Working quickly, dredge squash, one portion at a time, in cornmeal, shaping into 3 inch patties; coat each patty with cooking spray.

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Place skillet over medium heat until hot.

Add 4 patties and cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove patties from skillet; set aside and keep warm.

Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Garnish with parsley sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

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Note: Serve with 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream and parsley garnish and add 1 Extra count.

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NOTES : One serving = 2 patties

Foodmover windows/Deal A Meal Cards/Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 vegetable 1 fat

Nutritional Info:
Calories 163, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total fat 6 gm, Sodium 528 mg