Description
Crispy Kale and Shiitake Fried Rice is a colorful, nutritious dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal. This quick recipe combines the earthy flavors of shiitake mushrooms and the vibrant crunch of kale, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or an impressive side dish for gatherings. The result is a satisfying bowl filled with wholesome vegetables and savory notes from soy sauce and sesame oil. Ideal for vegans and health-conscious diners alike, this fried rice promises to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes; let sit off heat for another 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, prepare vegetables: slice mushrooms, dice carrot, trim snap peas, and tear kale.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté mushrooms until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté kale until bright green and crispy (2-3 minutes). Set aside with mushrooms.
- Cook carrot and snap peas in the skillet (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet with mushrooms, kale, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir well to combine and season to taste.
- Cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg