Cheddar-Rice Patties

Description
Makes 6 servings.

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