Quick Rice Pudding   

(This is a great comfort food that isn’t overly sweet. Brown rice is a great source of fiber, and also contains the protein, vitamins and minerals that are lost in milling white rice).

Makes 4 servings.

1.5 cups plain or vanilla soymilk

1 tsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot)

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/8 cup  maple syrup

1/4 cup raisins

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla

½ tsp. almond extract

Pour soymilk into medium saucepan and stir in cornstarch. Add rice, syrup, raisins, and cinnamon; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Serve hot or cold.