Brown Rice Goat Cheese Cakes
From eating well magazine - i love goat cheese and pecans, so i had to try this! they have a nice flavor.
Steps
Bring rice and water to boil in medium saucepan.
Reduce heat to low , cover , and simmer undil water is absorbed and the rice is tender , 30 - 50 minute remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile , heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and cook until soft , stirring often.
Add carrots , reduce heat to low , and cook stirring often until carrots have softened and shallots are lightly browned.
Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Transfer the cooked vegetables and rice to a large food processor.
Add remaining ingredients.
Pulse until well blended but still a little coarse.
Scrape into a bowl , and with wet hands form the mixture into six 3 inch patties.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add patties and cook until well browned , 3 to 4 min per side.
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the middle registers at least 160.
Ingredients
brown rice, water, extra virgin olive oil, shallots, carrots, pecans, goat cheese, egg white, dried thyme, salt, fresh ground black pepper