Dairy-Free Cheesy Rice Cake

Delight your taste buds with these golden, pan-fried Dairy-Free Cheesy Rice Cakes—an irresistible plant-based alternative to traditional cheesy snacks! Packed with the nutty, umami flavor of nutritional yeast and subtly seasoned with garlic, onion, and turmeric, these crispy rice cakes offer bold flavor without a hint of dairy. Chickpea flour and a quick flax egg work together to bind the cooked short-grain rice into perfectly shaped patties, while a splash of almond milk ensures a delightful creaminess. Perfect as a satisfying snack, appetizer, or side dish, these savory rice cakes are best served warm, topped with fresh green onions for a hint of crisp freshness. Easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free, this recipe is ideal for those looking to indulge in plant-based comfort food with a cheesy twist—without compromising on flavor or texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup almond milk
• 0.25 cup chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water to make a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, nutritional yeast, almond milk, chickpea flour, flax egg, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Fold the chopped green onions into the rice mixture.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add coconut oil.

Step 5

Scoop about 1/4 cup of the rice mixture to form a patty using your hands or a mold.

Step 6

Place the rice patty in the heated pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the rice cakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat the frying process for the remaining rice mixture.

Step 9

Serve the dairy-free cheesy rice cakes warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(830.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1372.7

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2540.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 511.2mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 868.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 47.9%