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Steamed rice cakes with vegetables — Italian — make-ahead friendly

Name: Steamed rice cakes with vegetables — Italian — make-ahead friendly
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice; 2 eggs; 2 cups finely chopped vegetables; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan; Fresh herbs or lemon wedges, to serve

A practical version you can start ahead, then finish quickly when it is time to eat.

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14 minPrep

18 minCook

32 minTotal

4Serves

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
2 eggs
2 cups finely chopped vegetables
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Fresh herbs or lemon wedges, to serve

5 steps

Method

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
Fold in the seasonings — 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tsp dried basil, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan — without overworking the mixture.
Portion into the dish and bake for about 18 minutes, until the centre is set.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.