Easy Kale Rice

 

No matter the weather or the time of the year, fluffy rice loaded with veggies and flavored with spices is always a hit among kids and adults alike. This concept of flavoring rice with kale has been on my mind for a very long time. Even before I attempted the kale parathas. Once I made this kale rice, all I wanted to do was just share it with you because it turned out to be super delicious and super easy to make.

The key player in this rice, kale, makes it extra nutritious. It literally creates magic with rice. And the spices just add a wonderful finishing touch of flavor.

Try this easy kale rice. You’ll see it disappearing fast right in front of your eyes. Really fast, of course!

Heat oil in a large pan. Add cumin seeds. Allow to splutter.

Add garlic. Fry until lightly browned.

Add ground turmeric. You can also add a little chili powder if you want. Fry for a minute.

Add kale. Mix well. Cover with a lid. Cook kale. Stir occasionally.

Kale leaves are cooked now.

Add rice. Mix well. Stir continuously and reheat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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Yield: 2

Easy Kale Rice

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Easy Kale rice jam-packed with nutritious kale. Ready in just 15 mins!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves (1 teaspoon), finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 cups roughly chopped kale leaves
• 4 cups cooked basmati or long grain rice
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry cumin seeds. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Add ground turmeric and sauté until aromatic. Stir in kale and enough salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the leaves are wilted. Add cooked rice. Cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.

Notes

You can add chili powder or finely chopped green chilies to the rice if you like
Kale can be substituted with spinach

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 605Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 0mgSodium 142mgCarbohydrates 125gFiber 6gSugar 3gProtein 15g

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