Eggplant and Celery Croquettes Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Jo Marie Tuttle   Eggplant and Celery Croquettes Recipe makes a delicious side dish using eggplant, onion, celery, salt, white pepper, bread crumbs and eggs. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Eggplant    Servings:40 Calories per Serving:48 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   13 Minutes Cook Time:   10 Minutes Total Time:   23 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Lge. eggplant, peeled
• 1 med. onion
• 3 c. diced celery
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper
• 4 c. soft bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• Dry bread crumbs
• Oil

DIRECTIONS

• Dice the eggplant and onion. Combine the eggplant, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Place in a saucepan and add 1 inch boiling water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain.
• Add the soft bread crumbs and eggs and blend well. Drop by spoonfuls into dry bread crumbs. Roll and shape into balls.
• Fry in deep oil at 375 degrees until golden. Serve with lime wedges and chilled shrimp. May be, frozen before frying.

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