Chia Seed & Black Rice Pudding w/ Roasted Pears
Chia Seed & Black Rice Pudding w/ Roasted Pears
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Yields: 3-4 servings
Do ahead: Prep your chia pudding by mixing 3 Tbsp chia seeds + 1 cup of oat milk (or your preferred milk) + 1 tsp honey in a jar. Cover with lid and mix well. Let settle for 2-3 minuets, then mix again to prevent the seeds from clumping up. Cover with lid & place in the fridge for at least 30-60 min to achieve a pudding-like consistency.
(Note: you may need to stir or shake again after 30 minutes is up.)
Ingredients:
2 cups (cooked) black rice
2 cups oat milk (or milk of choice)
1 cup chia pudding
2 pears, sliced in half lengthwise
3 Tablespoon natural cane sugar
2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3-inch orange peel
2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon all spice or nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
pumpkin seeds
Directions:
Step 1
Cook black rice according to the package instructions. While rice is simmering, continue on with Step 2 (roast pears).
Step 2
Roast the pears:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut ripe pears in half lengthwise, gently scoop seeds out with a spoon. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon oil per pear, sprinkle with 1 tsp cinnamon (save the 2nd tsp for step #3). Bake pears cut side up for 25-30 min. Once they’re done, set aside to cool.
Step 3
Once your pot of rice is finished cooking, stir in oat milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, orange peel, all spice or nutmeg, and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon. Leave pot uncovered and turn the heat up to medium-high until you reach a gentle boil. Then turn to low and simmer uncovered for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the stove and stir in chia pudding.
To Serve
Remove the orange peel from the rice. Divvy out rice pudding into 3-4 bowls, top with sliced roasted pears and pumpkin seeds.
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Side-notes & Suggestions:
As an alternative to a hot rice pudding—make this recipe in the evening and store in the fridge for a chilled breakfast rice pudding. Renee’s personal preference: Roast the pears in the morning and serve them hot on top of the chilled rice pudding.
Rice prep suggestion: Toast your rice before cooking it. This step gives the overall dish an added depth of flavor, which will not disappoint. Check out this article to read more about it.
Photography, food styling, and recipe by Renee Sandoval
