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Brown Rice with Kale

Brown Rice with Kale is infused with butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese & toasted almonds! This side dish just might compete with the main dish on your plate!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chopped kale leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese more for topping
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add the brown rice and vegetable broth to a medium pot. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium and keep at a simmer. Cover & cook until rice is tender and broth has absorbed, approximately 20-25 minutes. Removed from heat. Keep covered & set aside.
  • While the rice is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds. Sauté the almonds while moving the almonds often. Once the almonds are golden brown, remove from heat & set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves & sauté for 1 minute of until fragrant. Add the kale and continue to sauté until the kales wilts down & is bright green. Around 3 to 5 minutes. season with salt & pepper.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet of garlic and kale. Stir to combine and heat through. Add the parmesan cheese and almonds. Stir to combine. Add more salt & pepper if desired. Remove from heat.
  • Ready to serve? Enjoy with more grated parmesan cheese if desired.