Brown Rice And Black Bean Cakes Recipes

BROWN RICE AND BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• These golden Carolina® brown rice and pan-fried black bean cakes are sure to get your taste buds going. Top them with a delicious roasted corn, avocado, cilantro and jalapeño salsa. Step 1
• For the cakes: Prepare rice according to package directions. Step 2
• In a food processor bowl combine rice, beans, onions, garlic, egg, salt and pepper. Pulse 10 times, or just until mixture starts to come together. Step 3
• Form mixture into 8 cakes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Pan-fry cakes until golden brown on each side. Step 4
• Serve topped with salsa. For the salsa: Cut corn kernels from cob. In a medium bowl combine corn, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeño, if desired. Recipe Tips You can substitute 1½ cups of thawed frozen corn in the salsa for roasted corn on the cob. Alternatively, try this recipe with other rice varieties. Visit our guide and discover the answers to the most common cooking questions about grains, like how long to cook white rice, and start making perfectly cooked rice, every time.

BROWN-RICE CAKES WITH TOPPINGS

Steps:

• Layer on desired topping combinations for a quick and easy mini-meal.

BLACK BEANS WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

BLACK BEAN AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup rice according to package directions, about 50 minutes.
• In 2 TB olive oil, saute peppers, garlic and onion until onion is soft but not brown.
• Add tomatoes and mushrooms and seasonings, and steam, covered for about 5-10 minutes.
• Add rinsed beans to cooked rice, and line the casserole dish with the bean and rice mixture.
• Add the sauteed vegetables to the top of this, and top all with cheeses.
• Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until cheeses are melted.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

VIRTUALLY FAT FREE BLACK BEAN RICE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium non-stick saucepan, combine the broth and rice.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce to low; cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat and stir in black beans, bread crumbs, celery, red peppers, egg substitute and salt& freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Coat a 1/2 cup measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pack rice mixture firmly into measuring cup then turn it out onto the baking sheet (you may have to tap the measuring cup lightly to release).
• Press to flatten into a 3/4 inch thick cake.
• Repeat with remaining mixture.
• Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve and enjoy!