Rice Tortitas

Turn leftover rice into a crispy, golden delight with these irresistible Rice Tortitas—a perfect combination of convenience and flavor! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like shredded cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and eggs, these versatile rice patties boast a crispy exterior and a tender, cheesy interior. Lightly fried to perfection, they're ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal when paired with your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, Rice Tortitas are a fantastic way to elevate leftover rice into a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy to make as it is to savor.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked rice
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, eggs, shredded cheese, all-purpose flour, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a thick, cohesive batter.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking.

Step 3

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture into your hands and form it into a small patty or ball. Gently flatten it into a tortita shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 4

Working in batches, place the rice tortitas into the hot oil. Fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.

Step 5

Once cooked, transfer the tortitas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 6

Serve the rice tortitas warm, either on their own or with a dipping sauce or side salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	738.3 grams (738.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1828

Total Fat 106.40g	136%
Saturated Fat 32.00g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 492mg	164%
Sodium 2051mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 163.20g	59%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 58.00g	116%

Vitamin D 106IU	530%
Calcium 934mg	72%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 520mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 35.4%