Honey-Orange Rice Pudding

By Jrhayashi

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 2/3 cup uncooked arborio rice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup pistachios

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring the milk, rice, sugar, 1/4 cup honey, orange peel and salt to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and pudding is thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon and remaining honey. Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 435 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 299 mg sodium, 79 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.