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Cheesy risotto cakes in tomato sauce

These cheesy risotto cakes are an easy and tasty way to use up leftover risotto! They're breaded in a crispy, cheesy coating, and served with a simple homemade tomato sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400 g tin (~ 1 1/3 cups) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree / paste
  • 1 tsp Italian-style dried mixed herbs
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ~ 5 cups leftover risotto
  • 50 g vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated (~ 1/2 cup when grated)
  • 50 g (~ 1 cup) fine breadcrumbs (I used panko)
  • To serve: fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a deep frying pan, and add the garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes over a medium heat, then add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, dried herbs, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, and leave it to bubble away while you prepare the risotto cakes.
  • With clean hands, form your leftover risotto into burger shapes. The exact size doesn't matter, but I made 9 in total. If your warm hands have made the risotto soften, put them back in the fridge to firm up again (I didn't need to do this, but it will depend on how thick your risotto is).
  • Combine the parmesan and breadcrumbs in a small dish, and roll each risotto cake in the mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
  • Heat another dash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, and place a few of the risotto cakes in the pan. You may need to cook them in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan - I cooked 3 at a time. Cook for a few minutes each side, until the coating is golden brown and crispy, and the risotto inside is piping hot.
  • Serve the risotto cakes with the tomato sauce, topped with a little extra parmesan and some fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy risotto cakes in tomato sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 risotto cake)
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 57
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.3g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 112mg5%
Potassium 141mg4%
Carbohydrates 29.3g10%
Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugar 1.7g2%
Protein 4.9g10%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.