Spinach And Parmesan Croquettes

4 Servings

1/4 c onions,Chopped
1 T oil
1 c thawed spinach or,Frozen
cooked,drained, fresh
-spinach
1 1/2 c rice,Cooked
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 t paprika
1/2 t salt
1/2 t nutmeg,Ground
1/4 t black pepper
or pinch cayenne pepper
-(optional)
2 t lemon juice
1 egg
ROLLING MIXTURE
2 c fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs
Oil - for frying
Roasted Tomato Sauce

Saut onions in oil until light golden and translucent. Combine all
ingredients except rolling mixture. Chill spinach mixture. Beat the
eggs from the rolling mixture and roll croquettes in egg and then
breadcrumbs. Fry, turning so all sides brown to a golden color.
Serve with Roasted Tomato Sauce or Spaghetti Sauce .