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Mardi Gras Red Bean and Rice Cakes

Mardi Gras Red Bean and Rice Cakes
Recipe Tip
Potassium Plus
Potassium can blunt the effects of salt on blood pressure. This recipe supplies an excellent source of potassium.

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Make a meatless main dish that's high on flavor and fiber. Chili powder, cumin, cayenne and salsa elevate the flavor while cereal adds crunch and fiber. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:45 min
makes:8 servings
1/2cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1cup water
1cup Fiber One® original bran cereal
2cans (15 oz each) Progresso® dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1small onion, finely chopped
1/4cup diced green bell pepper
1egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
1tablespoon chili powder
1teaspoon ground cumin
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Salad greens, if desired
1/2cup 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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 1 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 140mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 2g); Protein 10g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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This recipe is a big surprise! Delicious with a dollup of sour cream and salsa. The spices and cereal coating really made it special.
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I thought it was very good. I think I would like to try it next time on a bun.
Posted at 9:45 AM on December 3 2007 by
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