Rice Patty Melts

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Lots of local ingredients show up on the menu at Tom Hanson's Duluth Grill in Duluth, Minnesota, like the wild rice in these rice patties, harvested by Bruce Savage of nearby Spirit Lake Farms.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 sandwiches
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons butter

  • 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic

  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • ¾ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • ½ cup crushed cereal squares, such as Chex

  • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms

  • cup finely chopped fresh parsley plus 1 teaspoon, divided

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed and finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

  • 4 ounces sliced pepper Jack cheese

  • 6 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter stops bubbling. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep golden-brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

  3. Position racks in middle and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  4. Combine cumin, granulated garlic, crushed red pepper and white pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cooled rice, mayonnaise, cereal, mushrooms, 1/3 cup parsley and eggs; mix well. Scoop the mixture into 6 portions on the prepared pan and shape into patties.

  5. Bake the patties on the middle rack until firm and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon parsley, peppers, vinegar, minced garlic, basil and chipotle in a small bowl.

  7. Turn broiler to high. Top the patties with cheese. Broil on the top rack until the cheese melts, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve the patties on toast, topped with the onions and vinaigrette.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

492 Calories
28g Fat
45g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 492
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 16g 32%
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Vitamin A 957IU 19%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 92mcg 23%
Sodium 588mg 26%
Calcium 226mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 67mg 16%
Potassium 340mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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