91yr old Giannina makes a Ligurian cheesy rice pie! | Pasta Grannies

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: stevia

Honey is natural, while stevia offers zero calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cheaper.

Prepare the rice by rinsing it under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a pot, combine the rice and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before mixing with other ingredients.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice mixture with cheese and flour, stirring well to combine.

Add butter and salt to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Grease a baking dish with butter and pour the mixture into it, smoothing the top.

Bake in the oven until the top is golden and set, about 40-45 minutes.

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