Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 cups uncooked instant white or brown rice
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 4 cups washed and dried kale, chard and small-leafed greens, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Method

  • 1. Spray a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute for 2 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in rice; brown lightly. Stir in broth, soy sauce and red pepper.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in greens; simmer until crisp yet tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onion and cilantro.
  • 5. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Makes 4 main course servings. Each contains 223 calories and 4 grams of fat.