Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these salsa-topped cakes make a lovely vegetarian entree. They offer a great way to use leftover basmati rice; if you're starting with cooked rice, use about 1 1/2 cups. Add mixed greens to the plate for even more color.
Simple and satisfying, this colorful soup contains a hearty mix of bowtie pasta, cannellini beans, onion and diced tomatoes that's perked up with garlic, parsley and grated Parmesan.