Kate's Rice & Raisin Breakfast Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine cooked rice, raisins, maple syrup, soy milk, almonds, cinnamon and cardamom. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened about 5 to 8 minutes. Spoon into bowls and serve.