The key to making Erica’s mom’s recipe for rice pudding healthier is using brown rice instead of white. It’s delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup low-fat milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅔ cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine water and rice over high heat in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
Combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt in a clean saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Serve warm.
Prep time: 45 mins / Cooking time: 20 mins / Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Serving: 4 / Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 362.6
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