Fat-Free Rice Pudding

2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
4 cups evaporated fat-free milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 egg whites
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup other fruits, such as pineapple or apricots, crushed or chopped. Experiment!

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and cook about 10 minutes. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly. In the same saucepan, add the evaporated milk and brown sugar. Cook until hot. Add the cooked rice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Simmer over low heat until the mixture is thick and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites together. Pour into the rice mixture. Add the fruit and raisins. Stir until well blended. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon the pudding and fruit mixture into the baking dish. Bake until the pudding is set, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold. Makes 8 servings.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 170
Protein: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 36 g
Fat Total: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g