Chivey Squash Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chivey Squash Cakes

Recipe By : Low Fat * No Fat
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups winter squash -- pureed
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 Tablespoons chives
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Combine all the dry ingredients and set aside. In large mixing bowl, combine
egg whites and squash until thoroughly mixed. Add softened butter. Stir in
1/3 of the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Continue adding dry
ingredients and buttermilk until it is all thoroughly mixed into the water.
Add chives. Chill batter in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat oil in
skillet. Form "cakes" out of squash batter and saute until evenly browned on
both sides. Serve immediately. Makes 12 cakes.

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