Labadie Recipe Database

Name Creamy Rice Pudding Number of People 6 List of Ingredients 4 cups lowfat milk 1 cup uncooked brown rice 3 wide strips orange zest 3 T. sugar pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla pinch of nutmeg 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional) Description In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk, rice, zest, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and gently simmer until the rice is tender and the milk is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cover and add the vanilla and nutmeg and stir to blend over low heat until the mixture is thick, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the zest. Stir in the cranberries and raisins. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired. Serve warm for the added touch of comfort. Time 2 hours Difficulty (1-5) 2 Notes 258 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 50 g carbohydrate, 8 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 137 mg sodium Be careful not to cook to long or it gets too thick and dry. Image