Garlic Butter Kale Rice

Step 1

Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle over oil and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2

Use hands to scrunch for 30 seconds then set aside until rice is cooked.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add rice and broth, cover with lid. Bring to gentle simmer then immediately turn heat down to low or medium low, so the liquid is simmering very gently.

Step 5

Cook for 12 - 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Remove from heat, then quickly toss all the kale on top of the rice, then clamp lid back on.

Step 7

Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove lid, stir wilted kale through rice.

Step 9

Adjust salt and pepper to taste and stir through extra butter if desired.

Step 10

Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with almonds or pecans, if using.