Date Rice Pudding

1 c Quick Brown

1 1/2 c Water

1/4 ts Salt (optional)

1/2 c Milk or soymilk

1/2 ts Vanilla

1 c Dates, pitted

1 tb Arrowroot powder

-OR- whole wheat flour 1/4 c Tahini

Cook rice in water and salt (if used) for 12 minutes. Blend remaining ingredients together in a blender, pour into a sauce pan and stir over medium-low heat until thick. Stir in rice, and let set 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Source: Arrowhead Mills "Quick Brown " tri-fold Copyright 1987 Arrowhead Mills, Inc. (Reprinted with permission) Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias