Quinoa and Kale Pilaf
The protein-rich grain quinoa is a health super-food. Along with kale, brown rice and garbanzo beans, this is a healthy recipe that ticks all the right boxes.
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time8 min
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cup kale, torn
- 2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 15 ounce garbanzo beans, canned, drained
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
- Add curry, chili paste, and ginger; saute 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) You can substitute 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for the chili sauce.