Squash Croquettes Recipe

Nutrition Facts per Serving: Calories – 100, Total Fat – 5.5g, Sodium – 15mg, Total Carbohydrates – 11.1g, Protein – 2.7g

Looking for a simple side dish to use garden-fresh yellow squash? Try this straight forward version of fried squash.

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

       Ingredients

2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped

1 cup onion, finely chopped

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

vegetable oil

      Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine squash, onion, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Stir in flour.

2. In a skillet, heat ½-inch oil over medium-high heat.

3. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil.

4. Cook about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning once.

5. Drain croquettes on paper towels.