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Parsnip Croquettes

Source of Recipe

Great Healthy Food - Diabetes - by Azmina Govindji

PARSNIP CROQUETTES
Exchanges
WW Points
Yield: Makes 20 croquettes

- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1-1/2 cups cooked parsnips, mashed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the coating:
- 1 egg, beaten
- Bread crumbs, as required

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, mix together the potato mixture, parsnips and ground spices. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small croquettes about 1-1/2 inches long. Place the croquettes in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill.

Roll each croquette in the beaten egg, then in the bread crumbs, and place in an overproof dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

1 croquette equals: Calories: 45, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 0 g, Carbohydrate: 9 g, Fiber: 1 g, Cholesterol: 11 mg, Sodium: 18 mg ++++ Exchanges: 1/2 Starch ++++ WWP: 1