Exotic Organic Rice Pudding

Serves 4-6
Vegan and Gluten Free

Ingredients Needed:

2 (14 oz) cans unsweetened organic coconut milk
2 cups cold water
1cup sweet brown rice (can be found at natural food stores)
1/2 cup light agave nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ripe organic mango
1 organic banana
6 slices organic pineapple
Pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Lightly toasted unsweetened coconut for garnish

In a heavy saucepan, place rice, water, and salt and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat and cook covered over low heat for 40 minutes. Do not uncover until the rice is done. Remove from the heat and uncover.

Stir in 1 can of coconut milk and the agave nectar into the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook. Stir frequently, about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Skim the cream off the top of the second can of coconut milk and set aside (Save the remaining coconut milk for another purpose). To serve, spoon the rice pudding into individual bowls. Arrange the mango, banana, and pineapple slices around the pudding and drizzle coconut cream on top. Garnish by sprinkling toasted coconut and serve immediately.

†Global Healing Center firmly believes in practicing an organic lifestyle for restoring or achieving optimal health. Such advice, however, should not be considered medical instruction and you should consult with a qualified physician or dietician before changing your normal habits of consumption. We want you to do what's best for your body because we care!