Baked Vegetable Croquettes

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the vegetables, cheese, butter, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, gently fold in the flour.

4. 4

   Fold the egg whites into the vegetable mixture.

5. 5

   With a 60 ml (1/4 cup) ice cream scoop, spoon the vegetable mixture onto the baking sheet, shaping mounds.

6. 6

   Bake for about 30 minutes or until the croquettes are golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve about two croquettes per person as a side dish to any roasted meat.