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
applesauce or apple wedges (optional)
low-fat sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Combine rice, cheese, onion, flour, salt and pepper in medium bowl.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in small bowl until stiff but not dry.
Fold beaten egg whites into rice mixture.
Coat large skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.
Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons batter into skillet for each patty; push batter into diamond shape using spatula.
Cook patties, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
Serve warm with applesauce, apple wedges or sour cream.
Makes about 1 dozen (4 servings).