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A bowl of bourbon orange rice pudding, garnished with orange zest.

Vegan Bourbon Orange Rice Pudding

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Vegan Bourbon Orange Rice Pudding is a festive holiday dish with a plant-based twist. It's dairy-free, and gluten-free with a sugar-free option.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 376
Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Arborio Rice
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¾ Cup Cashews
  • 1 ½ Cups Oat Milk divided
  • ¼ Cup Maple or Date Syrup
  • ¼ Cup Bourbon
  • 1 Medium Orange
  • Pinch Cloves
  • Walnuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the cashews in boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, stir the rice, salt, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Then turn the heat down to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
  • Zest and juice the orange. Set aside.
  • Drain the cashews. Add them to a blender or food processor and blend, adding 1 cup of the oat milk until a creamy consistency is achieved.
  • When the rice is cooked, add the cashew cream, remaining oat milk, maple or date syrup, bourbon, orange zest, orange juice, and cloves. Return to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture is thick, 15-20 minutes. Test for doneness by running a wooden spoon through the pan - the mixture should stay separated for several seconds.
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Or, chill for 30-60 minutes and serve cold. Garnish with walnuts and a fresh zest of orange. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 3mg