Low Sodium Riz au Lait
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Low Sodium Riz au Lait, a French-inspired rice pudding that’s as heart-healthy as it is delicious. This recipe swaps excessive sodium for natural flavors, combining tender long-grain rice with lightly sweetened whole milk, fragrant vanilla bean, and a hint of zesty lemon. Perfectly simmered to achieve a luscious texture, this dish finishes with a touch of unsalted butter for silky richness and a sprinkle of warm ground cinnamon for an aromatic touch. Easy to make with just 10 minutes of prep time, this satisfying dessert or snack can be served warm or chilled for a versatile treat that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Be careful not to let it boil.
Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a knife. Add both the seeds and pod to the milk.
Stir in the rinsed rice and lemon zest into the simmering milk. Reduce the heat to low.
Cook the mixture gently, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the milk.
Once the rice is tender, remove the vanilla pod and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
Add the unsalted butter and stir until it melts into the pudding, giving a glossy finish.
Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with a teaspoon of ground cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1256 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
