CREAMY LENTILS WITH KALE ARTICHOKE SAUTE

Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute image

I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown rice. It was so good that even those who aren't big fans of kale gobbled it up. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and sorted
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil or grapeseed oil
16 cups chopped fresh kale (about 12 ounces)
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 cups hot cooked brown or basmati rice

Steps:

Place first 4 ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add kale and remaining salt; cook, covered, until kale is wilted, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add artichoke hearts, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese., Serve lentils and kale mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.