Russian potato and mushroom croquettes

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsPotatoes; peeled and chopped
5cupsWater
1Onion; peeled and chopped
¼poundsMushrooms
1teaspoonOil
1tablespoonWater
Salt and pepper; to taste
1cupMatzo meal
1tablespoonOil

Directions

Boil potatoes in water til tender. Drain and mash potatoes. In a separate pan, saute onions and mushrooms in oil and water over medium-high heat for three minutes. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms, seasonings and matzo meal together in a large bowl. Form 10 croquettes. Heat oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat and fry croquettes for 8 minutes on each side. Serving size is 2 croquettes per person.

calories/serving=265; Fat 4 gms; Protein 6 gms; Carbohydrates 52 gms; Fiber 4.3 gms.

Passover Seder Ideas from "The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook--Healthy Traditions from Around the World" by Debra Wasserman. Submitted By JOELL ABBOTT On 03-22-95