Heavenly Rice Dessert
["1 (15 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained", "1/2 c. instant rice", "1 (3 oz.) pkg. vanilla pudding mix", "2 c. milk", "1/2 c. miniature marshmallows", "1/3 c. chopped pecans", "whipped cream (optional)"]
["Drain pineapple and reserve 3/4 cup juice.", "Bring the juice to a boil. Stir in instant rice and simmer 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat.", "Cover and let steam 5 minutes.", "Prepare pudding mix according to package directions.", "Fold marshmallows into hot pudding. Add pineapple, pecans and rice. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream.", "Yields 6 servings."]
["pineapple", "instant rice", "vanilla pudding mix", "milk", "marshmallows", "pecans", "whipped cream"]