BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROQUETTES WITH SPICY HONEY YOGURT

 

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME 55 MINUTES

4 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed)

2 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

1 tbsp chopped green onion

salt and pepper vegetable oil for frying

2 eggs

Spicy Honey Yogurt (recipe, this page) In large saucepan, combine squash, broth and garlic; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until squash is tender, about 12 minutes. Drain squash well and transfer to bowl. Discard garlic. Using potato masher or fork, coarsely mash squash. Let cool.

Stir in 1/2 cup of the panko, 1/4 cup of the flour, the cheddar cheese, chives and green onion to cooled mashed squash; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

In bowl, beat eggs. Place remaining panko in second bowl and remaining flour in third bowl. With hands, shape squash mixture into 24 two-inch balls. Dredge each ball in flour, then dip in eggs; shake gently to remove excess. Roll each ball in panko, pressing to coat well.

In large deep saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F. Add croquettes, about 5 at a time; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining croquettes. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat before serving.) Serve warm croquettes with Spicy Honey Yogurt.

PER EACH OF 6 SERVINGS about 370 cal, 14 g pro, 12 g total fat (4 sat. fat), 52 g carb (4 g dietary fibre, 8 g sugar), 75 mg chol, 375 mg sodium, 3.5 mg iron.

Spicy Honey Yogurt In bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tsp liquid honey and 1/2 tsp hot pepper paste (such as sriracha or harissa). (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Makes about 1/2 cup.