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Rice Pudding with Pears and Lemon

3.3

(12)

(BUDINO DI RISO CON PERE E LIMONE)

Since this recipe contains no milk or egg, it has a lighter texture and fewer calories than standard rice pudding.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
2 cups water
2 large firm but ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine rice and 2 cups water in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Drain if necessary. Let cool slightly.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine pears, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons sugar and peel in large bowl; toss to blend. Stir in rice. Transfer mixture to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with nutmeg and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Spoon warm pudding into bowls.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
156; total fat
0.5 g; saturated fat
0; cholesterol
0
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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