I am betting you probably serve up a lot of rice. And why not…it’s extremely easy to prepare and super versatile. You can serve it up as a simple side dish, as part of a tasty casserole or as a base for so many different meals.

Instead of plain rice, why not shake up dinner time with a tasty option like these Organic Cheddar Jalapeño Rice Cakes. They are very simple to prepare and are packed with amazing flavor! Just gather a few ingredients and pick up a bag of Florida’s Table™ Rice for a delicious option that your whole family will gobble up.

Florida’s Table™ offers the only organic and conventional rice grown and harvested in the Sunshine State. Their rich heritage as part of South Florida’s farming community is the foundation of their commitment to growing premium, delicious-tasting rice, using earth-friendly, sustainable farming practices. You can feel good knowing that choosing Florida’s Table™ means you are supporting local jobs and a hometown economy.

You’ll also be happy to know that Florida’s Table™ products are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and vegan.

Look for this delicious rice in the Florida Local section at your favorite Publix location. Just look for Florida’s Table™ rice, along with other foods produced in Florida, in the display positioned at the end cap of aisles.

Whip up a batch of Organic Cheddar Jalapeño Rice Cakes and then come back and let me know what you think!

Organic Cheddar Jalapeño Rice Cakes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Florida’s Table™ Organic Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 cup organic sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 large organic eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp. organic mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. organic corn meal (can use gluten-free to make this recipe GF)
  • 1 tsp organic Sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. table salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. organic olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup organic green onion, finely chopped – approximately 2 scallions
  • 1/2 cup organic fresh jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup organic frozen corn kernels
  • sour cream, for garnish
  • green onion, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Prepare 1 cup Florida’s Table™ Organic Long Grain White Rice according to the directions on the package.
  2. In bowl, combine first 8 ingredients; set aside. Heat skillet on medium setting. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil, green onion and jalapeños. Sauté for approx. 10 minutes until softened and slightly golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup corn, leave to set for 1 minute, then pour into cooked rice and stir.
  3. Add 1/4 cup olive oil to skillet and heat on medium setting. Once oil is heated, drop several individual heaping tablespoons of rice mixture into skillet about an inch apart and cook for approx. 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and continue to cook other side for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Line a dish with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Garnish with dollop of sour cream and finely chopped green onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
To add protein and create a main entrée, simply add your choice of grilled shrimp or pan-seared scallops.

Use the Store Locator at Floridas-Table.com to find a Publix location near you that carries Florida’s Table products.  Also be sure to visit Floridas-table.com to get tips for how to cook perfect rice.