HONEY-ORANGE RICE PUDDING

Honey-Orange Rice Pudding image

"Arborio rice is the key to this creamy pudding. The slow cooking allows the rice to become tender and absorb the honey & citrus flavors." -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup pistachios

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the milk, rice, sugar, 1/4 cup honey, orange zest 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 : Calories 435 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.