Tex Mex Rice Cakes
Our family loves eating brown rice, so I always try to keep a big bowl of it in the refrigerator. It’s a nutritious, healthy and versatile base for so many dishes. On nights when I’m stumped as to what to make for dinner, I make these Tex-Mex Rice Cakes. Since I always have the rest of the ingredients on hand, it only takes me minutes to prepare. The best part is that I can make a few extra for Kenya’s school lunch the next day. I just pop a couple in his Lap Top Lunch Box and we’re both happy!
Tex-Mex Rice Cakes (Makes 14-16 Cakes)
1 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
3/4 Cup Frozen Corn, defrosted
2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped
1/2 Tsp Salt
2 Eggs, whisked About
2 Tbsp Vegetable or Canola Oil for cooking
1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs.
3. Add eggs to the rice mixture and mix to combine.
4. Using about a 1/4 cup of the mixture, shape mixture into patties.
5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add patties, cooking 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Serve alone or with salsa.
*Shape into patties, place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes then place in a ziploc bag and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, allow to thaw then follow step 5.
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What could I used to substitute for the cilantro?
Parsley or just leave it out.
they did not stay together forming a patty so well…any suggestions?
You have to make sure you incorporate all your ingredients well. Did you use a small egg? I used a large regular size egg and it worked well. If your eggs are too small then just put in 2 eggs. The eggs really help in binding the ingredients and when you are shaping them, make sure you really shape them tightly.
I also had trouble getting patties to stay together. The thing that worked best for me was to just drop a lump of it into the pan and then press it into shape with a spatula, rather than trying to form them with my hands.
I added finely chopped chicken, green peppers, and a radish (just because I had it and needed to use it), and it turned out very well! They stuck together better once the bread had time to absorb the egg. I love all in one meals. Good idea
I’ve made these a few times and they are unbelievably easy and delicious! Just made them last night for as an appetizer for a party (adults!) and everyone wanted the recipe.
How do these freeze?
I have never tried it but you would have to freeze them before you cook them and then allow to thaw and then pan sear them.
i made these for my extremely picky one year old and he LOVED them-i was completely shocked and so excited that he was eating something other than cheerios and crackers!
I made these this past weekend. They actually turned out really well (just like your pic) but they got really soggy after a awhile – what did I do wrong?!
These are delicious! My 12 month old loved them. Thank you for another great recipe!
Perfect! and they actually looked like the picture
Awesome!!
Love these…they were a big hit with the entire family (even grandma loved them). To cut down on the calories, could these be baked instead of pan seared?
Unfortunately, they will dry out if you bake them, its a bummer but you can try to use less oil when searing.
Good to know! I was thinking about adding leftover rotisserie chicken and/or blackbeans and a little green pepper. Glad to know your additions worked well
Just made these for my 1 year old twin boys, and they gobbled them up! And I finished off what they didn’t eat.
Thanks for the great recipe!
i found if i rinsed my hands each time i was able to make it stick better than when i had the mix all over them. yum!