Kale Fried Rice

Kale Fried Rice

Among the planters I brought in for winter was a big pot, filled with kale. I was watering my indoor garden, when decided I wanted some fresh greens for dinner.  The chard tempted me, for a moment, but the kale won, in the end. I made fried rice, adding the kale and some scrambled egg. It was simple, but very satisfying. You could make it this way, or even add some (dare I say?) leftover turkey to it.  Either way, it was pretty darn good. I like kale and other leafy greens, but tire of eating them the same way all the time. Pairing the kale with the rice was nice.

Kale Fried Rice

2 T. oil
1 egg, beaten
1 onion, sliced
4 c. chopped kale
3 c. cooked rice
1 c. diced cooked turkey – you could use shrimp, chicken, etc., optional
Chopped green onions
Dash of hot sauce
Soy sauce

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the egg- making it a sort of flat pancake. Cool and cut into strips. Set aside. Heat remaining oil in pan and cook onion until tender. Add kale and cook until wilted and tender. Add rice and turkey or other protein, if adding, and cook until heated through. Add onions, season and serve. Serves 4.