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Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Croquettes
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Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Croquettes

A fall favorite. These are delicious paired with Apple Maple Syrup Sauce and Maple Cayenne Bacon

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

ButternutSquash

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cupscoarsely grated butternut squash
  • 1 cupcooked wild rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely grated yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoonscanola oil
  • 1/2 cupflour
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • canola oil (enough for 1/4 inch in the bottom of the skillet)

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories226
Total Fat8g
Cholesterol41mg
Sodium709mg
Total Carbohydrates34g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Protein6g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the grated squash to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/ to soften. Scoop the squash out of the pot with a skimmer. Spread the squash on paper towels to cool and drain.

  2. 2

    Combine the egg, onion, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Stir in the cooled squash and cooked wild rice.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the squash/rice mixture and combine thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Heat 1/4-inch of canola oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Using a 1/4-cup measure, drop 3 or 4 dollops of batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly. Cook until brown and set on the bottom, 3 or . Flip and cook on the second side until browned, .

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels. Serve warm, topped with Apple Maple Syrup Sauce.

Chef's Notes

Copyright: Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

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