Savory Brown Rice Patties with Pesto

Elevate your meal with these delectable brown rice patties, bursting with flavor and delightful textures. Each bite offers a perfect combination of crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, harmonized with a drizzle of aromatic homemade or store-bought pesto.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1	cup cooked brown rice
1⁄2	cup whole grain bread crumbs
1⁄4	cup pecan meal
1⁄4	teaspoon sea salt
1⁄4	teaspoon black pepper
1⁄4	teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4	teaspoon smoked paprika
1⁄2	teaspoon dried oregano
2	eggs
	Pesto, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

• Preparation and Baking

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked brown rice, whole grain bread crumbs, pecan meal, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and pour them into the brown rice mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Moisten your hands, then scoop out the mixture to form golf-ball sized spheres. Compact the balls and place them on the lined baking tray. Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand to create patties, ensuring the rice is firmly packed. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  5. Bake the patties for 15 minutes, then flip them and return to the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until they are lightly golden and crispy on the outside.
  6. Serve the savory brown rice patties with a drizzle of your preferred homemade or store-bought pesto.

Aug 13, 2024