Name: Kale and Quinoa Pilaf
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

Kale and Quinoa Pilaf

Super-food quinoa has many health benefits, including being a complete vegetarian protein. This recipe also features nutrient-rich kale and another source of protein, garbanzo beans.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons 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 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
1/2 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger, grated
6 cups kale, torn
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons soy sauce
15 ounces 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.