RISOTTO PATTIES
Makes 6 servings
• 4 cups Creamy Risotto
• 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 ounces smoked ham, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Italian-style bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil
Combine risotto, peas, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, mozzarella cheese, ham and pepper.
Scoop 1/4 cup into palm of your hand; form into patty.
Repeat procedure until rice mixture is used.
Coat patties with bread crumbs.
Deep-fry patties in hot vegetable oil until golden brown
Remove; drain on paper towels.
Each patty provides 168 calories, 6 grams protein, 11 grams fat, 11 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams dietary fiber, 38 milligrams cholesterol and 339 milligrams sodium.
USA Rice Federation www.usarice.com
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