Garlic Braised Greens

Date: July 23, 2007 Related Topics: antioxidants, carbs, cooking, fiber, mealtime, recipes, and whole grains 1 Product: Kashi Pilaf, Original Created by: Jeff Johnson

Makes 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf, cooked and hot
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 whole carrots, cut into match sticks
  • 6 cups fresh kale, removed from stem and chopped finely
  • ⅔ cup water (or vegetable stock)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ cup fresh basil, minced

Directions

Cook Kashi Pilaf according to directions on package. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, but not smoking, add garlic and stir for 5 seconds. Add carrots and kale and stir quickly and thoroughly until both are evenly coated with the oil. Reduce heat to low. Add water, salt, pepper, and mix well. Cover and simmer until carrots and kale are tender but still retaining their bright colors (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in basil. Toss braised green mixture with hot cooked Kashi Pilaf and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About ½ cup, Calories 200, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 4g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A 170%, Vitamin C 310%, Calcium 15%, Iron 15%

2 comments
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whoneu
Posted April 01, 2008 at 01:44 PM

This is a great recipe. Not only does it contain my most favorite vegetable Kale but with the seasonings this was perfect. I served this on twice toasted five grain bread, sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil, lightly toasted with a sprinkle of parmesian cheese. WOW!

Smyuri
Posted April 05, 2008 at 06:38 AM

This sounds right up my alley, I am going to make it this weekend with the baby basil and beet greens I get from my winter CSA. Of course then I will make it again with kale… Yummmy