Rice Pilaf With Kale, Cashews, and Veggies
[Vegan]

Rice Pilaf With Kale, Cashews, and Veggies [Vegan]

Kale is one fine vegetable! It is almost like this gigantic green full of nutrients. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in Vitamins K, A ,C, anti-oxidants, fiber, antinflammatory omega 3s and cancer preventing phytonutrients! We started eating Kale only after our recent transition to a vegan diet and as with any... Kale is one fine vegetable! It is almost like this gigantic green full of nutrients. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in Vitamins K, A ,C, anti-oxidants, fiber, antinflammatory omega 3s and cancer preventing phytonutrients! We started eating Kale only after our recent transition to a vegan diet and as with any new vegetable, Mostly it ends up as kale chips with olive oil, salt and pepper or chili powder, or in salads. I try to find ways to incorporate it in our daily meals. To prep Kale, wash, pat dry, Cut up the thick stems, remove ribs and cut the leaves into desired sizes. Cook the stems before the leaves and for longer and then add leaves. I added some Kale recently to Daal (lentil soup) and that turned out wonderful! I added it to this Rice Pilaf for a wonderfully balanced, easy, almost one pot meal or a great side for a holiday spread! Read More