I had a hard time finding kale this past week - must have been a shortage somewhere in the food chain. Of course, this happened when I decided I just had to try a new pilaf recipe - go figure! In any case, I did finally manage to pick some up hence you're getting the recipe today. I combined it with sweet potatoes and a prepackaged quinoa and brown rice mix that I always have on hand and it came out really great! It is even good reheated which means you can make it ahead of time for busy weeknights.
This makes a wonderful meatless meal as quinoa has tons of protein, a good gluten-free meal a well as a nutritious side.
Kale, Quinoa and Sweet Potatoes Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 8.5-oz pkg Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic (I use Seeds of Change Microwavable Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic)
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups kale, chopped
Directions
Cook the Quinoa and Brown Rice according to package directions. If you want to make the quinoa from scratch, combine 1-½ cups quinoa with 2-½ cups vegetable or chicken stock and cook according to package directions. Set aside.
In the meantime, cook sweet potato in microwave for about 8 minutes, depending on your oven's wattage, or until al dente. Let cool then peel skin off and dice. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil and saute the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minters. Add one more tablespoon olive oil, seasonings and diced sweet potato and saute for another 5 minutes. Add to quinoa mix.
In same skillet, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and kale and cook quickly for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Add to quinoa and sweet potato mixture, mix and serve.
Serves 2-4.
this looks delicious, i love quinoa! Checking this out from whip it up Wednesday!
Cathy
Thanks for stopping by. I checked out your site and love all the crafts and recipes. Looks like you have your hands full with three little ones! Linda
This looks delicious as well as so healthy. Can't wait to try it!