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Vegan Arroz con Leche

Submitted by The Almond Eater

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Yes, Arroz con Leche can be made dairy-free! This vegan arroz con leche is both sweet and sticky, and made using white rice, cinnamon and your favorite dairy-free milk for an easy and delicious Mexican rice pudding recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups dairy free milk of choice
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add rice, water and cinnamon sticks to a large saucepan or dutch oven and bring to a boil. Boil rice for 8-10 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the water.
  2. Then, remove the cinnamon sticks and add the milk, syrup and vanilla and stir, then bring mixture to to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste test and add more syrup and/or ground cinnamon if desired.
  3. Serve warm, or place in the refrigerator for a few hours then enjoy cold and enjoy!