RICE WITH KALE AND TOMATOES

Rice With Kale and Tomatoes image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup unconverted long-grain rice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained, seeded, and chopped
2 cups finely chopped rinsed kale leaves

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan bring 1 cup water to a boil, add the rice and salt to taste, and cook the rice, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
In a heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, add the tomatoes and the kale, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
Fluff the rice with a fork and in a bowl combine well the rice, the kale mixture, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 7.4