Rice Patties

This rice patty recipe uses leftover rice mixed with onion, cheese, egg, and seasonings, pan-fried until crunchy for a savory vegetarian side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 small onion, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

From rice mixture into 4 small patties.

Step 2

Mix together cooked rice, onion, Cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and onion powder by hand in a large bowl until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.