Meatless rice patties: A healthier twist on a classic dish

Rice patties are an excellent alternative to this dish's classic, meaty version.

Meatless patties are healthier and lighter than the classic versions. Their preparation is simple, and the variety of ingredients makes it easy to customize them to individual taste preferences. Moreover, such patties are cheaper to prepare and can be just as filling as the meaty ones. Vegetarian patties are also an excellent source of plant-based protein and other valuable nutrients. They are ideal for vegetarians and vegans, but also for those who want to reduce meat consumption. Thanks to them, you can introduce more vegetables and seeds into your diet, which will positively affect your health.

Vegetables, grains, and seeds are the basic ingredients for preparing vegetarian patties. There are plenty of recipes for patties made from potatoes, cauliflower, lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, or buckwheat. It's also worth trying rice patties. They are very delicate and juicy. They go great with seasonal accompaniments, especially mushroom sauce.

Ingredients:

• 260 grams of cooked rice,
• carrot, grated,
• onion, finely chopped,
• 100 grams of grated yellow cheese,
• egg,
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (and additional amount for coating),
• tablespoon of butter,
• salt and pepper to taste,
• paprika to taste,
• half a teaspoon of granulated garlic,
• tablespoon of chopped parsley or dill.

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Heat the butter in a pan and sauté the onion and grated carrot. Add the rice to the vegetables and mix.
3. In a bowl, combine the rice with vegetables, egg, yellow cheese, and breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt, pepper, paprika, and granulated garlic. Finally, add the greens.
4. Form patties from the mixture and coat them in breadcrumbs. Fry them until golden brown in hot oil or bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes, until they are crispy on the outside.