RED BEAN AND RICE CAKES

Red Bean and Rice Cakes image

Make a meatless main dish that's high on flavor and fiber. Chili powder, cumin, cayenne and salsa elevate the flavor, while cereal adds crunch and fiber.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 cup water
1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1 egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salad greens, if desired
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
In large bowl, place beans; mash with potato masher or fork. Stir in onion, bell pepper, cooked rice, egg, chili powder, cumin, red pepper and 2 tablespoons of the cereal. Shape into 8 patties; coat patties completely with remaining cereal.
Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook 4 patties in skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove patties from skillet. Cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
Serve patties on salad greens; top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g