Vegan Arroz Con Leche
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of Vegan Arroz Con Leche—a plant-based twist on the traditional Latin American dessert that's rich, comforting, and bursting with warm flavors. This dairy-free version combines short-grain rice simmered in a luscious blend of almond and coconut milk, infused with aromatic cinnamon, vanilla, and a hint of zesty lemon for a refreshing finish. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and studded with plump raisins, this recipe is as wholesome as it is decadent. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect served warm or chilled, this vegan rice pudding is an irresistible treat for dessert lovers or anyone seeking a dairy-free comfort food fix. Ideal for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or a simple snack, it's a delightful way to enjoy a classic favorite—compassionately reimagined.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Short grain rice
- 2 cups Almond milk
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.3333333333333333 cup Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, coconut milk, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stirring well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot and discard it.
Stir in the vanilla extract, maple syrup, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure the flavors are fully incorporated.
Add the raisins to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often, until the raisins are plump.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
Let the arroz con leche cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled according to preference.
Sprinkle additional ground cinnamon over the top as a garnish before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 963 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.1 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1387 mg | 30% | |
*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.
