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Pumpkin Rice Pudding

This Pumpkin Rice Pudding combines creamy coconut milk with pumpkin and spices for a comforting, healthy dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (95g) long-grain brown rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
  • 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole clove
  • 1 (⅛-inch thick) slice fresh ginger
  • 1 2-inch piece of orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup (160g) maple syrup
  • ¾ cup (178g) pumpkin puree, canned or homemade

Instructions

  • Break down the rice by placing it in a spice grinder or zipper bag and hitting it until broken.
  • Combine coconut milk, vanilla bean seeds and pod, spice bundle, ground rice, salt, and maple syrup in a pot.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After rice is tender, stir in pumpkin puree and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, let cool for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Break the rice adequately for even cooking.
Stir occasionally while cooking to ensure a creamy texture.
Vanilla paste can be used in place of a vanilla bean.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 0