EASY VEGAN VEGGIE RICE FRITTERS – LEFTOVER RICE

Name: EASY VEGAN VEGGIE RICE FRITTERS - LEFTOVER RICE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 1 Cup and a half of leftover cooked rice.; 1 Cup of green peas.; 1 Onion.; 1 Grated carrot.; ½ Cup of Chickpea flour.; ½ Cup of Cornstarch.; ½ Cup of Water.; 1 Teaspoon of garlic powder.; 1 Teaspoon of Paprika.; 1 Teaspoon of Salt.; Oil for cooking.

Frugal veggie rice fritters are a delicious, budget-friendly way to turn simple pantry staples and leftover rice into a satisfying meal that is vegan and gluten-free too. Made with cooked rice, grated seasonal vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, or cabbage, and bound together with chickpea flour instead of eggs or wheat flour, these fritters are wholesome and naturally plant-based.

SEASONING FOR RICE FRITTERS

These white rice fritters are like a white canvas where you can add loads of flavors in many delicious ways. In addition to the fresh veggies, you can add loads of aromatic seasonings. To inspire you, I wrote a list of ingredients that go very well with these vegan fritters.

Fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, and coriander leaves.
Chives.
Onion powder.
Smoked paprika.
Cumin.
Turmeric.
Garam masala.
Curry powder.
Red pepper flakes.
Black pepper.

INGREDIENTS FOR RICE FRITTERS

Because they rely on affordable and simple ingredients that are often already in the kitchen, this delicious dish helps reduce food waste while stretching groceries further. The mixture is shaped into small patties and pan-fried in a thin layer of oil until golden and crisp on the outside, yet tender inside.

Rice: I had one and a half cups of leftover rice (basmati) from a previous meal I made. However, you can use other types of rice or a different quantity, as this recipe is great to reduce food waste. For example, you can use brown rice.
Veggies: This recipe is like a white canvas; you can use the veggies that you already have at home. If you have some veggies that might go bad soon, this is the ideal side dish to use them in. I used green peas, a carrot, and one onion. Other vegetables that you can use are: bell peppers, sweetcorn, grated sweet potato, grated potatoes, grated butternut squash, red onion, spring onions, zucchini, just to name a few.
Flour: I used Chickpea flour (also known as Besan, Garam, or garbanzo flour, or garam), which is not only great as a gluten-free flour but also works well as an egg replacement. In addition to this, I used cornstarch as I love the texture it gives to these rice fritters. However, if you want to use other types of flour, you can try all-purpose flour.

HOW TO SERVE RICE FRITTERS?

These delicious veggie fritters are great to serve on many occasions, such as a starter with dips or as a side dish. Furthermore, these rice patties are easy to carry with you, for example, to a picnic, to work, or to school in an airtight container or lunch box of your choice.

If you would like to serve these rice fritters with a dip, you can serve them with these different types of dipping sauce:

DIPS AND SAUCES

Vegan cheese.
Vegan Greek yogurt.
Tzatziki sauce or creamy cucumber yogurt sauce.
Vegan sour cream.
Fresh tomato sauce.
Marinara sauce.
Or the classics: Ketchup, mustard, vegan mayo, or Kewpie Japanese mayo.

Lastly, if you are feeling adventurous and want to try a sweet and sour version, you can try these delicious rice fritters with a simple syrup, such as maple syrup, agave syrup, or corn syrup.

THESE RICE FRITTERS GO WELL WITH:

Also, try this delicious recipe with homemade Parmesan cheese.

EASY VEGAN VEGGIE RICE FRITTERS - LEFTOVER RICE

Yield: 25

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Turn leftover rice into crispy veggie fritters packed with herbs and flavor. Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for snacks or quick meals. A family favorite!

Ingredients

1 Cup and a half of leftover cooked rice.
1 Cup of green peas.
1 Onion.
1 Grated carrot.
½ Cup of Chickpea flour.
½ Cup of Cornstarch.
½ Cup of Water.
1 Teaspoon of garlic powder.
1 Teaspoon of Paprika.
1 Teaspoon of Salt.
Oil for cooking.

Instructions

RICE FRITTERS MIXTURE

In a large bowl, add the leftover rice and the green peas.
Peel the onion and cut it into small cubes. Add to the large bowl.
Wash, peel, and grate the carrot, and add it to the rest of the ingredients.
Season with garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Or season to taste.
In another bowl, sieve the chickpea flour and the cornstarch. You can add a pinch of salt if you wish.
Pour the water little by little and make a batter.
Pour the batter into the large bowl and mix all the ingredients well.

COOKING

Place a large skillet on the stove at medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
To test if the oil is hot enough to cook your rice fritters, pour a small portion of the mixture. If you see loads of bubbles around it, then it's good to go.
With a tablespoon, take portions of the rice fritter mixture and place them gently in the hot oil.
Cook your crispy fritters until golden brown on each side.
On a plate, place a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
Bear in mind that cooking times can vary depending on how many crispy veggie fritters you cook at once.

Notes

They can also be baked in the oven or air-fried for an even lighter option, using a little oil or no oil at all. For these two options, you will need to use parchment paper, and the cooking time can vary.

Nutrition Information

Yield 25 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 64Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 93mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 2g

The Nutritional values presented on this table are only estimates. The values can also vary depending on the cooking method, ingredients, product brands etc. This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

Filed Under: Appetizer, side dish, Appetizer, snack, Sides, Xtras

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