Monday, November 03, 2008

Corn And Parsnip Cakes - 3 Pts, Carbohydrate 24.8g; Fiber 2.5g

Serving Size : 6

Ingredients :

1 cup chopped parsnip -- (about 4 ounces)
1 can whole-kernel corn -- (15 1/4-ounce) drained
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs -- lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon butter -- divided

Preparation Method :

1. Cook parsnip in boiling water 12 minutes or until very tender; drain. Cool to room temperature.

2. Place corn in a food processor; pulse 3 to 4 times or until chopped. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.

3. Add parsnip, flour, and next 4 ingredients (flour through eggs). Pulse 3 to 4 times or until combined. Stir in chives.

4. Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls to form 6 cakes. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

6. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and batter.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 3 cakes)

CALORIES 152 (27% from fat);
FAT 4.6g (sat 2g,mono 1.5g,poly 0.6g);
IRON 1.3mg;
CHOLESTEROL 77mg;
CALCIUM 36mg;
CARBOHYDRATE 24.8g;
SODIUM 378mg;
PROTEIN 5.2g;
FIBER 2.5g

Reminiscent of corn fritters, this skillet-cooked side dish features the additional sweetness of parsnips.

Description : 3 pts

Yield :18 cakes

Per Serving (excluding unknown items):

92 Calories;
4g Fat (36.4% calories from fat);
3g Protein;
11g Carbohydrate;
1g Dietary Fiber;
76mg Cholesterol;
223mg Sodium.

Exchanges:

1/2 Grain(Starch);
1/2 Lean Meat;
1/2 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Recipe By : Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2001
Formatted by : Chupa Babi
* Exported from MasterCook *

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