Rice Medallions

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, shredded
• 1 leek, cut into julienned strips or 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, shredded
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Combine rice, carrots, red pepper, leek, zucchini, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix thoroughly.
2. Heat ¼ inch oil in large skillet until hot.
3. Spoon ¼ cup rice mixture into skillet; flatten with spatula to make patty.
4. Fry 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Repeat with remaining rice mixture.
6. Serve immediately.