INSTANT POT RICE PUDDING

Growing up, my mom’s rice pudding, or “rizogalo” as it’s called in Greek, was one of my favorite desserts. When I was completely grain-free, I missed it. Now, after many years of healing, I know I can tolerate certain grains, such as rice, occasionally. So welcome back rice pudding! Of course I had to put my spin on it, and since I’m still mostly dairy-free (definitely steering clear of . cow’s milk) I wanted to create an instant pot version with coconut milk. Arborio rice is the best choice for this version, because it’s extra starchy, yielding a creaminess you can’t get from other varieties. I used a similar ratio of rice to liquid that I would use when making risotto, and it came out great. The rice is perfectly tender and creamy. I prefer a strong cinnamon flavor, which gives it the pinkish- brown tint, so I used two teaspoons plus a cinnamon stick. But you can adjust based on your preference. I also think a good-sized piece of orange zest would give it a delicious accent. Wait to add the vanilla after cooking is complete, so the flavor doesn’t cook out. Let me know if you try this by leaving a comment below, or tagging me in your instagram or facebook post. I love to see your results!

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Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

This is perfect for vegan or Lenten protocol, no dairy or eggs, and sweetened with maple syrup.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice, rinsed and soaked for 5 minutes
• 2 13.5 ounce organic coconut milk (I prefer a brand without guar gum)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla

Method

1. To rinse the rice, measure and place in a strainer over a bowl large enough to fit the strainer. Rinse with water, then fill the bowl and let the rinse soak for 5 minutes, then drain.
2. Transfer the rice to the instant pot. Add the entire contents of the 2 cans of coconut milk. If the milk is separated, stir to combine slightly. It will come together and thicken during the cooking process.
3. Set the instant pot to the rice setting, or about 7 minutes, ideally follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your instant pot.
4. Once cooking is completed, allow steam to release naturally. Remove the lid, add the vanilla and stir vigorously to combine the remaining liquid and rice.
5. Serve chilled topped with more cinnamon and crushed nuts.

Pro Tip

Arborio rice works best because it it short grain and very starchy, which adds to the creaminess.

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