Parsnip Croquettes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs parsnips, pared,cut into 2 inch lengths and fully cooked
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• ¹⁄₃ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (Optional)
• pepper
• 1 pinch mace
• 4 -6 tablespoons butter or 4 -6 tablespoons lite olive oil

Directions

1. Process parsnips in food processor until mixture is pureed but still has small lumps.
2. Place parsnips in a mixing bowl and add Eggs, Flour,Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Mace& Jalepeno.
3. Mix until well blended.
4. Cover and put in refrigerator for 1 hour or until very cold.
5. Shape mixture into patties 3″ x 1/2″ thick.
6. Put 4 tbsp butter (or oil), into a skillet, heat.
7. Cook croquettes apprx 8 min each side until then are well browned.
8. Be gentle whrn you turn them.
9. Keep warm until you serve them.

Source : Food.com