Recipe: Rice Patties (using ham and asparagus, serves 2)

RICE PATTIES

7 or 8 spears asparagus, sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup diced ham
1 egg white
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for frying

Steam asparagus and onion in a little liquid in the microwave for a couple of minutes or until crisp tender. Drain off any liquid.

Combine with the remaining ingredients, except oil.

Add a small amount of olive oil to a hot skillet. Drop rice mixture by spoonfuls into hot pan; brown on both sides.

Serving Idea: A tomato and green onion salad mixed with oil and vinegar.

Makes 2 servings
From: Cow/AR