Croquettes are balls of chopped meat which are deep fried. Well, these have no meat and they're not deep fried but you'll love them just the same.

2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
2 c. dried whole wheat bread crumbs
4 tbsp. pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
3/4 c. skim milk
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 c. corn flake crumbs
4 c. tomato sauce

1. Combine cottage cheese, bread crumbs, pecans, paprika, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, and enough skim milk to moisten, about 1/2 cup.

2. Divide into 20 equal portions and shape into ovals.

3. Lightly beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup milk. Place corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl.

4. Dip each croquette into the egg mixture and then into the corn flake crumbs.

5. Place croquettes on a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

6. Serve with hot tomato sauce. Yield: 20 croquettes.