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Cinnamon Scented Rice

Cinnamon Scented Rice


Printer-friendly version Ingredients (Makes 6 servings)

One 8-fl-oz Homemade Vanilla Ensure® Shake, chilled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup white basmati rice
2 green or brown cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom)
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
One cinnamon stick, broken in half (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.

2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the rice.

4. Add cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and salt, and continue to stir.

5. Add water and bring to a simmer.

6. Add Ensure and continue to cook until it begins to simmer. (Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.)

7. Remove from the heat.

8. Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 oven-safe baking dish.

9. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

10. Place on the middle rack of the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

11. Check the rice. It may need an additional 5 minutes to absorb all of the liquid.

12. Remove from the oven. Allow the rice to steam covered for 5 minutes.

13. Remove the cover.

14. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Serve with Grilled Cajun Spiced Fish, Spicy Grilled Chicken Breast, Curry Chicken or Turkey.

*This recipe can be prepared with Ensure®; Ensure Plus®; Ensure® High Calcium; Ensure® High Protein. Nutrition information will vary with product used.

Nutrition Facts (if prepared with Ensure)
Serv. Size
1/3 cup (51g)
Calories
90
Calories From Fat
25
Amount Per Serving% DV*Amount Per Serving% DV*
Total Fat2.5g4%Total Carb.15g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%Sugars 4g
Sodium130mg5%Protein2g
Potassium60mg2%
Vitamin A 4% · Vitamin C 8% · Calcium 6% · Iron 4%
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.