Rice Medallions

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked brown rice
 * 2 carrots, shredded
 * 1 red bell pepper, shredded
 * 1 leek, cut into julienned strips or 4 green onions, sliced
 * 1 medium zucchini, shredded
 * 4 eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * vegetable oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, carrots, red pepper, leek, zucchini, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix thoroughly.
 * 2) Heat ¼ inch oil in large skillet until hot.
 * 3) Spoon ¼ cup rice mixture into skillet; flatten with spatula to make patty.
 * 4) Fry 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
 * 5) Repeat with remaining rice mixture.
 * 6) Serve immediately.