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Croquettes, Potato and Mushroom (Russian) (P, KLP)
Source: "The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook--Healthy Traditions from Around the World," by Debra Wasserman
Serves: 5

1-1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
5 cups water
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1/4 lb. mushrooms
1 tsp. oil
1 tbsp. water
salt/pepper to taste
1 cup matzo meal
1 tbsp. oil

Boil potatoes in water until tender. Drain and mash potatoes.

In a separate pan, sauté onions and mushrooms in oil and water over medium-high heat for three minutes. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, sautéed 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.

Posted by Denise Jo

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 265; Fat 4g; Protein 6g; Carbohydrates 52g; Fiber 4.3g.