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Lenten Potato Croquettes

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Crisp mashed potato patties with herbs

Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 15 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix the potatoes, onions, herbs, flour, salt and pepper.
  2. Shape into small patties and dust with flour.
  3. Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.
  4. Drain and serve with lemon.

Tip. A good use for leftover mashed potato.

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