Kale And Mushrooms With Basmati Rice

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 bunches kale (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package presliced mushrooms
• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 remove stems from kale; wash leaves thoroughly. bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large dutch oven; add kale.
• 2 cook 15 minutes or until tender. drain kale; cool slightly. chop kale, and sprinkle with vinegar.
• 3 heat oil in pan over medium heat. add onion; sauté 3 minutes. add garlic and mushrooms; sauté 2 minutes.
• 4 add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. add basil, broth, and bay leaf. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes.
• 5 spread kale over rice. cover and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. discard bay leaf. sprinkle with cheese and pepper; toss well.