Kale and Brown Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 4

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 260 Calories | 33g Carbs | 4g Sugar | 4g Fiber | 12g Fat (2.5g Sat Fat) | 7g Protein | 330mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (not vegan)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups brown rice, cooked
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic and kale and cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup or honey, ginger and cayenne (if using). Add up to 4 tablespoons water until sauce is at desired thickness.
  3. Divide the rice and kale mixture into 4 bowls. Drizzle with peanut sauce.

Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of regular soy sauce.

Did you know? Kale is loaded with vitamins A, C, and, K which support immune function, vision, skin health, and bone strength.

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