Parsnip Cakes

Ingredients

• 5 medium parsnips (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• dash of pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) margarine, softened
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• dry bread crumbs or cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) shortening