Tasty Zuchini Croquettes

These croquettes are very easy to make and very tasty, a great side dish for just about any meal!

1 large zucchini
1 cup tofu, drained
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped and seeded sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped and seeded Anaheim pepper or any sweet green pepper you like
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy milk
3 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp. sweet paprika powder
1 tsp. turmeric
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. herbs (could be mint, sage or oregano)
1/2 tsp. cumin

Chop and seed your vegetables, then process in the blender with the tofu and a little bit of the water till you have a smooth paste. Scrape into a bowl. Slice the zucchini and chop finely, add to the ingredients in the bowl, incorporate the rest of the ingredients, mixing well till you have a smooth, soft dough. Form your croquettes and cook them in a hot skillet barely "painted" with olive oil until golden brown on both sides.

Serves from 2 to 3, according to size of croquettes.

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White Bean Croquettes

2 cups white beans cooked
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1/2 cup oats (quick)
1/2 cup wheat germ
3 Tbsp.grated red onion
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp. garlic powder (or 1 tsp. if you are not a great garlic lover)
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning (or 1/4 each of sage powder, sweet basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and savory.)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup water
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder

Put oats in a bowl and add the water. Let soften. In the meantime, mash the beans with a potato masher or fork, and season them
with all the ingredients, except flour. Once the oats are soft, add to the ban mixure. Mix well. Add flour little by little while you
blend, forming a soft dough. Form the croquettes. Cook in a skillet barely "painted" with olive oil, until golden brown on both sides.
Serve as is or topped with your favorite tomato sauce.

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Scrumptiously Frugal Croquettes---2

Many people are trying to be frugal these days, and that is a wonderful idea. These croquettes are not only delicious, but they are leftover busters and an economical side dish!
If you made a nice, warm pot of our Hearty Vegetable Soup, make sure there are leftovers! They are the basis of these delicious and easy croquettes.

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp. sweet paprika powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. onion powder
Salt to taste (if needed)
2 cups vegetables leftover from the Hearty Vegetable Soup
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1 Tbsp. tomato sauce

With the side of a fork, cut the leftover vegetables in small pieces, dump them into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, mixing well till you have a dough. Form croquettes qith yourhands and cook them in a hot skillet barely "painted" with olive oil until they are golden brown on both sides.
Great side dish for rice, mashed potatoes, or baked yams!

Variation:

Add 1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. washed and grated celery



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Scrumptiously Frugal Croquettes

Many people are trying to be frugal these days, and that is a wonderful idea. These croquettes are not only delicious, but they are leftover busters and an economical side dish!
If you made a nice, warm pot of our Hearty Vegetable Soup, make sure there are leftovers! They are the basis of these delicious and easy croquettes.

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp. sweet [paprika powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. onion powder
Salt to taste (if needed)
2 cups vegetables leftover from the Hearty Vegetable Soup

With the side of a fork, cut the leftover vegetables in small pieces, dump them into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, mixing well till you have a dough. Form croquettes qith yourhands and cook them in a hot skillet barely "painted" with olive oil until they are golden brown on both sides.
Great side dish for rice, mashed potatoes, or baked yams!

Variation:

Add 1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. washed and grated celery



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Seasoned Croquettes

Sometimes youneed a quick tasty side dish to add to that almost spur-of-the-moment meal or just something to add to an old and favorite recipe. Well, here's something you can use!

1 cup cracked wheat cooked following package instructions (to the point of being soft like rice)

1/2 cup potato flakes

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder (you can use smoked paprika powder if you like)

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

Salt to taste

1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 cup grated carrots

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (if you are vegan, make sure it does not contain Parmesan cheese)

1/2 cup water

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding the water little by little until you have a sough (it must be too stiff nor too runny) and form small croquettes.

Cook in a skillet barely "painted" with olive oil, cook on both sides until they are golden brown on both sides.

Variation: Instead of grated carrots you can use the same amount of cornmeal.

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