I have made this twice and have a couple of recommendations: I double the amt of curry powder, add broccoli, cook carrots for a few mins before adding everything else, and double amt of soy, cilantro, and garlic. I omit rice and double the amount of quinoa. Top with mango chutney(Earl Grey's brand or Trader Joe's brand), it really brings out the flavor and adds a nice touch. Dish is definitely more flavorful the next day. I really love this dish, great way to have something different for dinner!
Kale and Quinoa Pilaf
Try this Kale and Quinoa Pilaf, a fresh and healthy side dish you can make in a snap. You can substitute 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for the chili paste.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 256
- Calories from fat: 15%
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrate: 48g
- Fiber: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Sodium: 422mg
- Calcium: 137mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 6 cups torn kale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add curry, chili paste, and ginger; sauté 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature.
Kale and Quinoa Pilaf Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes, Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Central/South American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Rice/Grains, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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