Kale Fried Rice

Kale Fried Rice, adapted from IowaGirlEats.com, is super simple yet amazing version of fried rice. In this easy recipe, cooked rice, and sauteed kale are combined with a delicious soy sauce than cooked until crispy perfection. I was skeptical of this dish when I saw the short list of ingredients but it really is perfect as is without anything else added in!

Kale Fried Rice
Gluten Free
Serves 2
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Ingredients--
Rice:
1/2 cup brown basmati rice
1 tsp. canola oil
2 garlic cloves
1.5- 2 cups Simply Sauteed Kale*
Optional--sesame seeds

Sauce:
1 tbsp + 1 tsp. mirin (can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets)
1 tbsp + 1 tsp. gluten free soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. sugar free maple syrup

1. Cook rice according to package directions.

2. While rice is cooking, whisk together all sauce ingredients in small bowl and set aside.

3. Once rice is finished cooking, add oil to a large saute pan and heat to medium low. Add garlic and saute constantly for 30 seconds.

4. Raise heat to medium-high and stir in kale. Saute for 2 minutes, or until kale is heated through.

5. Stir in rice and use a spatula to press into a flat layer on the bottom of the pan. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, or until beginning to crisp and turn golden.

6. Using the spatula, flip rice and press into bottom of pan again. Let cook for 2 minutes more or until crisp on both sides.

7. Pour in prepared sauce and stir to combine.

8. Divide rice between two serving plates and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Make Ahead Option--Rice can be cooked up to 3 days in advance, and refrigerated in a tupperware container until ready to use.

Nutrition Information--approximately 290 calories per serving (1/2 of the recipe)

*Simply Sauteed Kale Recipe-- http://spicysweetpotato.blogspot.com/2013/02/simply-sauteed-kale.html