Arborio Rice, Parmesan, and Green Pea Pancakes

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice (or other short grain rice)
2 3/4 cup water
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup (2 oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 large egg whites
1 large egg

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add water and salt; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in peas and grated cheese; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes.

2. Combine egg and egg whites in a large bowl. Add rice mixture, stirring until blended.

3. Heat nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup rice mixture per pancake onto hot pan, spreading each to a 4-inch diameter. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until bottoms are browned. Garnish with shaved cheese, if desired. Yield: 4 servings (serving size is 2 pancakes).

Serving Size: Makes 4 - 2 pancake servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRITTANIA17.