Baked Apple Rice Pudding

Ingredients[]

• 1/3 cup egg substitute
• 2 cup pared and cored apples-finely chopped (2 medium)
• 1 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup pitted dates, snipped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted margarine, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions[]

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F.
2. Mix together the egg substitute, apples, rice, dates, sugar, cinnamon, margarine, and vanilla.
3. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into rice mixture.
4. Turn into a 1 ½ quart casserole or souffle dish.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Place casserole in a pan of very hot water (1 inch deep).
6. Bake at 325 °F. About 70 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
7. If desired, garnish with fresh Apple slices dipped in lemon juice.

Nutrient analysis of 1 serving:

• 1 starch/bread exchange;
• 1 fruit exchange;
• 185 calories;
• 4 g protein;
• 6 g fat;
• 31 g carbohydrates;
• 42 mg sodium;
• 0 cholesterol.