MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04 Title: Maple Rice Pudding Categories: Desserts Yield: 4 servings Karen Mintzias 1 qt Skim milk 2 c Cooked long-grain white rice 1/3 c Maple syrup; PLUS: 2 tb Maple syrup 1 ts Grated orange rind 1/3 c Broken walnuts Combine the milk and rice in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until the mixture boils and thickens, about 25 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup maple syrup and cook 10 minutes more. Add the orange rind and vanilla. Pour into 4 (8-ounce) dessert bowls or custard cups; then allow to cool at room temperature. Meanwhile, heat the walnuts in a small heavy frying pan over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the syrup boils and coats the walnuts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the puddings. Per Serving: 377 calories, 6.9 g. fat (16% of calories), 1.5 g dietary fiber, 12.5 g. protein, 66.3 g. carbohydrates, 4 mg. cholesterol, 135 mg. sodium. Source: Prevention, January 1993 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias MMMMM