Wild Rice Fritters Recipe

Name: Wild Rice Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 extra-large eggs; 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 3 cups or 1 1-lb. pkg. cooked wild rice; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; Pinch oregano; Pinch red pepper flakes, optional; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 to 6 Tbs. vegetable oil for cooking; 5 oz. baby spinach leaves, rinsed; 1 1/2 cups fruit-based salsa, or as desired

Servings: persons

3 extra-large eggs
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
3 cups or 1 1-lb. pkg. cooked wild rice
1 Tbs. minced garlic
Pinch oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 to 6 Tbs. vegetable oil for cooking
5 oz. baby spinach leaves, rinsed
1 1/2 cups fruit-based salsa, or as desired

1
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy.
2
Fold in ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs and wild rice, and stir until rice is evenly distributed.
3
Stir in garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, if using, and salt and pepper.
4
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.
5
When hot, place about 1/3 cup scoop rice mixture per fritter into skillet, cooking 3 to 4 fritters at a time for total of 12 fritters.
6
Add more oil as needed.
7
Cook fritters until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
8
Using spatula, turn fritters over, and brown second side.
9
Remove from heat, and drain on paper towels.
10
Continue until mixture is gone.
11
To serve, arrange equal portions spinach leaves on plate, place two fritters per serving on leaves and garnish with salsa, as desired.

1685

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 extra-large eggs, 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 3 cups or 1 1-lb. pkg. cooked wild rice, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice Fritters falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Wild Rice Fritters

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