• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbs. celery, chopped
• 2 Tbs. parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender and chop finely. Add remaining ingredients, except oil. Process until smooth. Roll mixture into balls 2 inches in diameter. Heat 2 inches of oil to 325°F in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry balls, turning occasionally until deep brown.

This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

Per serving: calories 342, fat 27.9g, 70% calories from fat, cholesterol 94mg, protein 9.2g, carbohydrates 17.3g, fiber 2.6g, sugar 3.6g, sodium 300mg, diet points 9.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.8, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.8, Lean meat: 0.8, Fat: 4.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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