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kale quinoa

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Recipe by
Cara Noyes
@cnoyes
Newark, OH

This is a healthy vegetarian main dish or a tasty side. It is simple to prepare, because you just toss all the ingredients in a rice cooker and let it do all the work. :-) This recipe's nutty nutty flavor is addictive: you start with one serving and suddenly the whole pot is gone.

yield 2 -4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Rice Cooker

Ingredients For kale quinoa

  • 1 c
    quinoa
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, drained
  • 1 c
    fresh kale, chopped
  • 2 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame seeds (can be black for color contrast)
  • 3 Tbsp
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated (optional)
  • salt and/or pepper to taste

How To Make kale quinoa

  • 1
    Place all ingredients except cheese into the rice cooker.
  • 2
    Turn on rice cooker, and let it do its magic. (I used a microwaveable rice cooker.)
  • 3
    If you like, you can top with grated cheese. Enjoy!
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