Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 medium-size tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup fresh peas
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound baking potatoes, baked until tender and peeled
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat milk
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • Spray of olive oil
  • Red pepper coulis (see recipe)

Method

  • In a large nonstick skillet, slowly saute celery, carrots, onion and tomato until they are tender.
  • Partly cover the pan and, if the tomatoes are not sufficiently juicy, add a dash of water to keep from burning.
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the peas, basil, cumin, turmeric and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and set aside to cool.
  • In another bowl, mash the potatoes.
  • In small bowl, whisk together egg whites and milk.
  • Stir into mashed potatoes until smooth.
  • Add remaining vegetable mixture and combine well.
  • Form into 12 two-ounce patties.
  • Put bread crumbs in shallow pan and lightly coat both sides of patties.
  • Spray a large skillet with olive oil spray and saute the patties over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes each side.
  • Serve with red pepper coulis.