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Spanish Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) - Gluten-Free recipe by Safe Plated

Spanish Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) - Gluten-Free

A creamy and comforting Spanish rice pudding made with coconut milk, cinnamon, and lemon zest. This version is naturally gluten-free.

10m prep + 50m cook6 servings
WHEAT-free
300 cal|4g protein|45g carbs|12g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio Rice
  • 4 cups Coconut Milk (full-fat)
  • 0.75 cup Sugar
  • 1 small Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
  2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest.
  3. 3Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened, about 45-50 minutes.
  4. 4Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
  5. 5Transfer the rice pudding to a serving dish and let it cool slightly.
  6. 6Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving. Serve warm or cold.

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