Mardi Gras Red Bean and Rice Cakes

 

1/2

cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1

cup water

1

cup Fiber One® original bran cereal

2

cans (15 oz each) Progresso® dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

small onion, finely chopped

1/4

cup diced green bell pepper

1

egg or 2 egg whites, beaten

1

tablespoon chili powder

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Salad greens, if desired

1/2

cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

• 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
• 2 In large bowl, place beans; mash with potato masher or fork. Stir in onion, bell pepper, cooked rice, egg, 2 tablespoons of the cereal, the chili powder, cumin and red pepper. Shape into 8 patties; coat patties completely with remaining cereal.
• 3 Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook 4 patties in skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove patties from skillet. Cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
• 4 Serve patties on salad greens; top with salsa.