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                          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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