Vegetable Patties
Get a healthy dose of vegetables in these healthy vegetable patties!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup shredded yellow summer squash
1/2 cup grated peeled potato
1/4 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitute
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Shape into four patties. In a large skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat for three to five minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve immediately
Recipe makes two servings
Nutrition information per two patties:
Calories: 168; fat: 4g (1g saturated); cholesterol: 65mg; sodium: 423mg; carbohydrate: 28g; fiber: 3g; protein: 5g
Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat
