Wild Rice Ricotta Fritters - 11g Carbs, 1g Fiber
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Serving Size: 8
Preparation Time: 0:00
Categories: LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
Veggie
2 eggs
1/2 cup ricotta
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1/4 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
To fry: -- canola oil
Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until fluffy.
Stir in the ricotta, wild rice, and matzo meal until a thick batter forms.
Stir in the green onion and spices.
Heat 1/4-inch of canola oil in a large skillet. Place 1/4-cup scoops of batter into the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until the fritters are golden brown and heated through.
Drain on paper towel-lined plates. Serve hot.
Serves: 8
Author Note: These fritters make an excellent side dish or burger
substitute.
Wild rice is a nutritional powerhouse. A one-half cup serving has 30 of the 48 grams of the daily recommended requirement of whole grains. Wild rice is very high in protein and fiber and is virtually fat-free. Wild rice is gluten free.
Source: "Everything Whole Foods Cookbook by Rachael Rappaport"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): "Aug 2012"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 94 Calories; 3g Fat (32.8% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 149mg Sodium
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
