Rice and Spinach Patties

Name: Rice and Spinach Patties
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice; 1/4 cups corn kernels; 2 cups spinach, cut into strips; 1/4 cups carrot, cut into small cubes; 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cups red bell pepper, cut into small cubes; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying; 1/4 onions, for the sauce; 2 cloves garlic, for the sauce; 4 tomatoes, quartered, for the sauce; 2 serrano chiles, for the sauce; 3 allspice berries, for the sauce; coarse salt, for the sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, for the sauce; 1/4 cups lime juice, for the sauce; avocado, for decoration

Neurobion

Preparing economical and filling dishes is possible, and this recipe for Rice and Spinach Patties is the best option to complement a weekly menu.

These vegetable patties are low in fat and are made with mashed potatoes, which replaces the egg and gives a better consistency along with the breadcrumbs.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-05-2019

Preparation

20 mins

5 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the rice, corn kernels, spinach, carrot, onion, bell pepper, parsley, mashed potatoes, and breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, add a spoonful of the previous mixture, and cook for 5 minutes on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels. For the sauce, roast the onion, garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and allspice on a griddle. In a molcajete, grind the garlic and allspice with a little coarse salt until a paste is formed. Add the onion, chiles, cilantro, tomatoes, and continue grinding with lime juice until a sauce is obtained. Adjust seasoning. Serve the patties with the sauce, garnish with avocado, and enjoy.