Cheddar-Rice Patties

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup (4-ounces) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
 * 1/2 cup minced onion
 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3 egg whites
 * 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
 * Vegetable cookin spray
 * Applesauce (optional)
 * Lowfat sour cream (optional)
 * 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * Combine rice, cheese, onion, flour, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in small bowl until stiff but not dry.


 * Fold beaten egg whites into rice mixture.

*Coat large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons batter into skillet for each patty; push batter into diamond shape using spatula.


 * Cook patties, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.


 * Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.