try out different sauces to go with these hearty rice cakes. Mango Chutney Cream is in the recipe
Ingredients
4 cups cooked Short Grain Brown Rice
2 cups Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 cup Shallots, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 cup Vegetable Broth
2-3 cups White Wine (or Broth)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1-2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoons Basil, chopped
Sea Salt and Pepper
Fine Bread Crumbs (optional)
Instructions
Heat a glug of Olive Oil in a deep, thick bottomed pot
Add the Shallots and brown for a minute or two
Add the Squash, let brown for a few minutes, stirring frequently and then add and 1 cup Broth
Cover and cook over low until the squash is tender but still firm, 5-8 minutes
Add the Garlic and cook a minute or two
Add the Rice and 1 cup of Wine
Cook and stir over medium heat, continuing to add the wine as the rice absorbs it (like speedy risotto)
Add the Cheese, Basil and Season with Salt and Pepper
Add the Balsamic
When the mixture holds together well taste and adjust seasonings adding more balsamic if needed
Cool the mixture and then with slightly wet hands, form into 1/2 inch thick patties (you can roll them in breadcrumbs if you want them crispy on the outside)
Heat a swirl of Olive Oil in a shallow frying pan
Brown the patties about 5 minutes each side
Serve with Mango Chutney Cream or try another sauce
MANGO CHUTNEY CREAM
Stir together 1/4 cup prepared Mango Chutney with 1/4 cup Creme Freche or Sour Cream, 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt, Squeeze of 1/2 a lime and 1 teaspoon chopped mint
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/brown-rice-risotto-cakes/