Rice, Parmesan And Dried Tomato Pancakes
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Grains, Meats, Dairy, Eggs | Italian | Appetizers, Main dish, Vegetables | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 | c | Onion, chopped |
| 1 | T | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 | c | Rice, medium-grain Italian |
| 1/4 | c | Dried tomatoes, snipped |
| 1 | t | Rosemary, dried |
| 2 1/2 | c | Chicken broth |
| Or vegetable broth | ||
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Parmesan cheese, grated |
| 1 | Egg, lightly beaten |
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine onion and olive oil in large, wide skillet with tight-fitting lid. Cook, stirring, over low heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, dried tomatoes and rosemary. Cook and stir 1 minute over low heat. Add broth and salt. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring once. Cover and cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, abotu 15 minutes. Uncover and stir in cheese. Let stand until lukewarm. Can be made ahead to this point and refridgerated for several days. Add egg and stir to blend. Using 1/4 cup measure, form rice mixture into small pancakes about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. To keep rice from sticking to hands, rinse hands frequesntly with cold water. Coat large, non-stick skillet or griddle with a thin film of olive-oil. Heat over medium heat. Add pancakes in batches and cook until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn pancakes, using wide spatula, and brown other side. (Keep warm in oven on lowest setting until all are done). Recommended side dishes: Escarole with Garlic, Roasted Peppers From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 107
Calories From Fat: 51
Total Fat: 5.7g
Cholesterol: 57.5mg
Sodium: 980.9mg
Potassium: 220.5mg
Carbohydrates: 3.7g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 1.8g
Protein: 9.8g