Hummus-And-Rice Fritters With Mediterranean Salad

Name: Hummus-And-Rice Fritters With Mediterranean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups precooked packaged brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's); 1 cup prepared traditional hummus (such as Sabra Classic Hummus); 3 tablespoons cake flour; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg white; 7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups baby arugula; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup diagonally cut slices seeded peeled cucumber; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups precooked packaged brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
1 cup prepared traditional hummus (such as Sabra Classic Hummus)
3 tablespoons cake flour
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg white
7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup diagonally cut slices seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

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Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 4 (1/4-cup) batter mounds to pan, pressing each with the back of a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining batter. Sprinkle fritters with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and black pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and onion; toss gently to coat. Arrange about 1 cup salad, 2 fritters, and 1 tablespoon goat cheese on each of 4 plates. Serve immediately.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups precooked packaged brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's), 1 cup prepared traditional hummus (such as Sabra Classic Hummus), 3 tablespoons cake flour, 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, Hummus-And-Rice Fritters With Mediterranean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!