Seasoned Rice and Kale Recipe
This is a delicious blend of flavors using various herbs, walnuts, rice and kale. It is rich in texture and taste - filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. Smart Balance
- 1 cup of uncooked long grain brown rice
- 1/2 tsp. of onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. of dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. of dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. of dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp. of Braggs or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup of white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh kale, coarse chopped (yields about 2 1/2 cups)
Directions
- Add the vegetable broth, the onion powder, Italian seasoning, parsley and thyme to a large saucepan. Bring it to a boil. Add the rice and the soy sauce and allow to cook for about 7 or 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add in the chopped onion and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and continue to saute for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the kale has reduced and is a bright green (about another 10 minutes).
- Reduce the heat on the rice to low, add in the chopped walnuts, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
- After the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently toss in the sauteed vegetables. Serve while hot.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 215g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 267 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 28% |
| Total Fat 8.47g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1.26g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium 187mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 42.63g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.34g | 2% |
| Protein 4.93g | 8% |
