Cheddar Rice Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cooked rice
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. minced onion
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
vegetable cooking spray
applesauce (optional)
low-fat sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Slice center cuts of eggplant into 1-inch thick slices.
Fry in oil until partially clear. Drain on paper towels.
Place cuts into a 9 x 13-inch buttered casserole dish. Top each slice with Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup highly seasoned spaghetti sauce. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes on lower rack.
Serves 6.