by Austin Carter
New Recipe
Course: Side Dish, Snack Cuisine: American Prep Time:10minutes Cook Time:10minutes Total Time:20minutes Calories: 460kcal Author: Austin Carter Servings: 5
– Large Bowl – Large frying pan (nonstick or cast iron) – Spatula – Measuring cup or large spoon – Box grater –Paper Towels – Plate or pan – Warm oven
– 2 cups leftover white rice preferably long-grain or Carolina Gold – 2 eggs lightly beaten – 1 cup finely chopped zucchini – 3 tablespoons chopped mint – ⅓ cup green onion chopped – 1 cup sharp white Cheddar grated on the large hole of a box grater
– 1 teaspoon salt – ½ teaspoon black pepper – 2 tablespoons butter
– In a large bowl, gently mix leftover rice, beaten eggs, zucchini, mint, green onion, Cheddar, salt, and pepper. – Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming. – Scoop the rice mixture into the pan using a large spoon or measuring cup.
– Press down with a spatula to form a patty. – Cook patties for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom. – Gently flip and cook for another 3 minutes until golden.
– Keep patties warm on a paper-towel-covered plate or in a warm oven. – Repeat with remaining rice mixture, adding more butter as needed.