Rice and Spinach Patties

Name: Rice and Spinach Patties
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 20g cooked brown rice; 1 handful fresh spinach; 100g red high-protein cheese; 1 egg; Pink Himalayan salt; Onion powder

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If you're in the mood for a rice and spinach tortilla, try making it as little patties instead, using cooked brown rice, egg, and cheese. I cook them in a skillet with just a handful of ingredients and they're ready in 15 minutes, as long as you already have cooked rice on hand. It's a single-serving recipe, ideal for shaking up lunch without making a fuss.

The egg binds everything together, and the cheese melts as they cook, bringing delicious flavor to every bite. I love this combination on busy days when I need quick, easy lunch ideas and want to use up leftover rice. Just mix, shape, and let the patties set before flipping.

To keep mixing up your lunches, I recommend my Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Spinach and my Rice with Vegetables, two options with ingredients that pair wonderfully with this recipe.

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minServes: 1

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Ingredients

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20g cooked brown rice
1 handful fresh spinach
100g red high-protein cheese
1 egg
Pink Himalayan salt
Onion powder

Step by step

Method

1Finely chop the spinach.
2Add all the ingredients to a bowl, season to taste, and mix well.
3In a non-stick skillet, place a metal ring mold and press the mixture firmly inside.
4Cook until the cheese melts, then carefully remove the mold and flip the patty.
5Repeat the process until you've used all the mixture.
6All done! Now we can enjoy our RICE AND SPINACH PATTIES.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

Yes, but thaw it completely and squeeze out all excess moisture before adding it. Press it well so the mixture doesn't end up too watery.

What cheese can I use if I don't have the one in the recipe?

You can swap it for any good melting grated cheese, like low-moisture mozzarella or Gouda. The flavor and texture will shift slightly; just adjust the salt depending on the cheese you pick.

How should I store leftover rice and spinach patties?

Place them in an airtight container in the fridge within an hour of cooking, and eat them within 24 hours. Keep in mind how long the cooked rice had already been stored—cooking the patties doesn't reset that clock. Reheat thoroughly until piping hot all the way through.