This sweet, fragrant breakfast dish is even more delicious and healthful when topped with slices of banana or strawberries and additional fat-free milk.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 2/3 cup per serving
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1/4 cup dried fruit, such as currants, cherries, blueberries, or raisins, or a combination
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Lightly spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Pour in the milk, apple juice, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over high heat, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the rice, dried fruit, and cinnamon. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the liquids are absorbed and the rice is tender.
nutrition information
Step 3
(Per Serving)
Step 4
Calories: 255
Step 5
Total Fat: 1.5g
Step 6
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 7
Trans: 0.0g
Step 8
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 9
Monounsaturated: 0.5g
Step 10
Cholesterol: 2mg
Step 11
Sodium: 45mg
Step 12
Carbohydrates: 52g
Step 13
Fiber: 3g
Step 14
Sugars: 17g
Step 15
Protein: 7g
Step 16
Dietary Exchanges
Step 17
2 1/2 Starch
Step 18
1 Fruit
