Rice, Zucchini, and Cheese Fritters

Name: Rice, Zucchini, and Cheese Fritters
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 200g cooked rice; 1 medium zucchini, grated; 2 eggs; 150g low-fat cheese; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder

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Today I'm making some rice, zucchini, and cheese fritters to give a delicious second life to leftover cooked rice sitting in the fridge. It's a wonderful no-waste recipe: mix the ingredients together, let the mixture rest, and cook the fritters in a pan. I love pairing them with a fresh salad for an easy, fuss-free lunch or dinner.

The egg binds the rice and grated zucchini nicely, while the cheese adds fantastic flavor alongside the garlic and onion powder. These leftover rice fritters are great for sharing: this recipe yields four servings, with no flour batter needed.

If you'd like more ideas with rice and vegetables, check out my Rice and spinach cakes and this Vegetable rice.

Prep: 40 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need

200g cooked rice
1 medium zucchini, grated
2 eggs
150g low-fat cheese
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder

Step by step

Method

1Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 30min.
3In a non-stick skillet, drop small mounds of the mixture and flatten them gently with a spoon into patty shapes.
4Once browned on the bottom, flip them carefully.
5Cook the other side until golden.
6Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
7All set! Our RICE, ZUCCHINI, AND CHEESE FRITTERS are ready to serve

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to drain the grated zucchini?

If it releases a lot of moisture, squeeze it well in a clean kitchen towel or press it through a fine sieve before mixing. That way the mixture won't be too wet and the fritters will hold together much better.

Can I swap the protein cheese for another cheese?

Yes, you can use any good melting shredded cheese, like mozzarella or a mild semi-cured cheese. Use the same quantity, keeping in mind that the flavor profile and fat content will vary slightly.

What kind of cooked rice should I use for these fritters?

Any leftover cooked rice that has been chilled quickly and kept in the fridge works, ideally from the day before. Never use cooked rice that has sat at room temperature for more than two hours, and make sure to cook the fritters until piping hot all the way through.