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Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding

99 Ratings
99 Ratings
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bowl of Rice Pudding
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Enjoy this classic rice pudding recipe that uses cinnamon and raisins, or any other favorite dried fruit, to make a wholesome dessert that has just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups water (warm)
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup dry milk, non-fat
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine rice, water, and butter or margarine in large microwave safe dish. Cover loosely, so steam will escape.
  3. Cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce setting to defrost (50% power), and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Mix other ingredients together while rice is cooking.
  5. Without allowing rice to cool, remove cover and quickly stir milk-water-raisin mixture into hot rice. Cover loosely again and continue cooking on defrost (50% power) for 10 minutes. After cooking time is finished, let pudding sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir gently and put in individual serving dishes.
  7. Eat warm or cover and refrigerate immediately. Enjoy the refrigerated pudding within 2 days.

* Used in analysis

Notes

A 9-10 year-old child can learn how to use measuring spoons and cups while helping make this recipe.

Source:

Simply Good Eating Recipe Cards, Vol. 1, 2000, Adapted from Easy Rice Pudding
University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup, 1/4 of recipe (246g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 237
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 57 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 22 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 132 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 315 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 237
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 4 mg
Carbohydrates 51 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 22 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 132 mg
Potassium 315 mg
Sodium 57 mg
Copper 143 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 141 mg
Selenium 9 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 69 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Folate 92 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 18 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

Write a review

This recipes tastes great hot or cold. I made this for our local food pantry recipients and a couple of the people said it tasted just like a recipe they had tasted as children. Even the skeptics were pleasantly surprised by the taste. It was a warm day, so I served it cold.
07/06/11
It tasted really good. I used leftover brown rice so I added a little more sugar. I will definitely make this again - it is such a yummy, filling dish warm or cold.
02/24/11
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