Rice Pudding with Pears and Lemon

Rice Pudding with Pears and Lemon
Rice Pudding with Pears and Lemon
(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.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Citrus Fruit Rice Dessert Bake Low Fat Low Sodium Lemon Pear Spring Vegan Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
  • 2 large firm but ripe anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

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