Squash Croquettes

Ingredients:

 2 cups yellow squash, finely chopped 
1 cup onion, finely chopped 
1 egg, beaten 
1 teaspoon salt 
1 teaspoon pepper 
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 
vegetable oil

Directions: 

1. In a large bowl, combine squash, onion, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Stir in flour.
2. In a skillet, heat ½-inch oil over medium-high heat.
3. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil.
4. Cook about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning once.
5. Drain croquettes on paper towels. 

 Garnish with finely chopped fresh chives.