Walnut-Raisin Pudding The How-To Book of Healthy Cooking

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 3 egg whites vegetable oil cooking spray Nutritional Information 1 serving: Calories 162 Saturated Fat 1g Total Fat 5g Sodium 46mg Cholesterol 53mg Protein 6g Carbohydrate 24g Fiber 1g

Introduction: Warm and soothing, Walnut-Raisin Pudding is perfect on a cold winter night. puddings need eggs to help them set. However, you can limit the yolks to one and use more high-protein whites. Bake the pudding in a water bath, or bain-marie, to keep it from cooking too fast and curdling. Adding rice, fruit, nuts, or bread increases flavor and vitamins. Serves 4. Preparation time: 12 minutes. Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325¡F. In a large mixing bowl, mix the orange juice with the egg yolk, honey, and vanilla extract. Step 2: Stir in the cooked rice, raisins, and toasted walnuts. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then carefully fold into the mixture with a large metal spoon. Step 3: Pour into 4 custard dishes that have been lightly coated with vegetable oil spray or lightly greased with vegetable oil. Step 4: Place custard dishes in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan and carefully add boiling water to the baking pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until just set. Tip: Check the water in the bain-marie during cooking, and fill up as necessary to prevent it from boiling away.