Chocolate Rice Pudding
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Missy Chase Lapine, for Uncle Ben's
Your kids will enjoy the chocolate and cherry flavors, but you'll appreciate the goodness of whole grain rice, paired with plenty of milk protein, in this delicious chocolate-cherry rice pudding.
ingredients
1 box long grain whole-grain white rice*
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, no sugar added
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1-2 Tbsp. water
2 cups skim milk
2 cups evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the rice as instructed on the package.
2. To make the Sneaky Chef Cherry Puree, combine the cherries, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of water in the food processor and puree on high until as smooth as possible. Stop occasionally to push the contents to the bottom. If necessary, use another tablespoon of water to smooth out the puree. (Makes about 2 cups of puree. Leftovers can be kept in refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for up to three months.)
3. In a medium saucepan, combine skim milk, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup Cherry Puree, sugar, cinnamon, salt, cocoa powder and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
4. Add cooked rice and reduce to a simmer.
5. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.
6. Pour into serving bowls and enjoy!
Tip: You can substitute 4.4 ounces brown rice if whole grain white rice is not available.
For more delicious rice recipes, visit Uncle Ben's.
makes:
8 servings
serving size:
1 cup (8 oz.)
