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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Don't have salsa or greens on hand? Serve these covered with warmed tomato sauce and sprinkled with shredded Cheddar or other cheese. (From Betty Crocker's Money Saving Meals cookbook) Ingredients:
1/2 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked) |
1 cup water |
1 cup fiber one cereal |
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red beans or 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) |
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped |
1 eggs or 2 egg whites, beaten |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
salad greens (optional) |
1/2 cup salsa |
Directions:
1. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
3. In a large bowl, place beans; mash with potato masher or fork.
4. Stir in onion, bell pepper, cooked rice, egg, 2 tbsp of the cereal, the chili powder, cumin and red pepper.
5. Shape into 8 patties; coat patties completely with remaining cereal.
6. Spray 10 skillet with cooking spray.
7. Cook 4 patties in skillet over Medium heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown.
8. Remove patties from skillet; cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
9. Serve patties on salad greens (if desired) and top with salsa.
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