Recipe: Sneaky Chocolate Rice Pudding

(Here is a recipe from the Uncle Ben’s Event that I attended)

SNEAKY CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING

Servings: 6

Serving size: 7.3 ounces

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups UNCLE BEN’S® Whole Grain White Rice Long Grain, cooked

2 cups skim milk

2 cups evaporated skim milk

2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, no syrup or sugar added

1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1-2 Tbsp. water

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 UNCLE BEN’S® Whole Grain White Rice Long Grain as instructed on the box.
2. To make Sneaky Chef Cherry Puree, combine the cherries, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water in the bowl of your 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.
3. In a medium sauce pan, combine skim milk, evaporated milk, ¼ 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!

Recipe created by Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals. www.TheSneakyChef.com