Low Fat Cheesy Rice Cake
Savor the irresistible simplicity of Low Fat Cheesy Rice Cake, a quick, wholesome snack or light appetizer that blends creamy indulgence with guilt-free goodness. Featuring crunchy brown rice cakes layered with a luscious mixture of low-fat cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, and non-fat Greek yogurt, this recipe delivers bold flavor while staying health-conscious. Enhanced with fresh parsley, garlic powder, and a pop of black pepper, then crowned with juicy tomato slices and broiled to melty perfection, it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy days, this protein-packed dish offers a satisfying, low-fat alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. Serve hot and enjoy its comforting appeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces brown rice cakes
- 0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 0.25 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler setting to high.
In a mixing bowl, combine low-fat cottage cheese, grated low-fat mozzarella cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Place the rice cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture over each rice cake.
Top each rice cake with a slice of tomato.
Place the baking sheet in the oven under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1178 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
