Cookin’ Greens Sautéed Kale, Caramelized Sweet Potato & Wild Rice

WOW is all we can say about this delicious orange and green combination – kale and sweet potato – a match made in heaven! Sweet, savoury and tangy paired with mustard and balsamic vinegar brings out all of the individual ingredients flavour notes without any one too overpowering – a healthy harmony of flavour combinations.

Cookin’ Greens Sautéed Kale, Caramelized Sweet Potato & Wild Rice

2015-10-05 22:04:09

Serves 4

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Ingredients

1. 4 cups (500g/1 bag) of Cookin' Greens Chopped Kale or Spinach (frozen)
2. 1 cup of wild rice, or brown rice
3. 1.5 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
4. 1 sweet potato, cubed
5. 1 tbsp of olive oil
6. 2 tsp of brown sugar
7. 2 tbsp olive oil
8. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
9. 1 tbsp mild Dijon mustard
10. 2 garlic cloves, minced
11. Pumpkin seeds or almonds, raw
12. Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook 1 cup wild rice in low-sodium broth following preparation instruction on package.
2. In a large skillet, from frozen, add Cookin’ Green Chopped Kale and/or Spinach and follow stove-top preparation instructions on package. Set aside.
3. In large sauté pan, heat olive oil on medium heat; add sweet potato cubes, season with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
4. In small mixing bowl, blend together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
5. Add cooked wild rice and sautéed kale to the caramelized sweet potatoes.
6. Drizzle the vinaigrette into mixture on stovetop until heated through.
7. Serve topped with roasted pumpkin seeds or almonds.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Low Calorie
2. Gluten Free
3. Dairy Free
4. Vegetarian

By Elis Halenko

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