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Greens and Grains

This healthy side dish of greens and grains recipe is a great addition to any family meal and is the perfect pot luck dish to bring to the party.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of cooked brown rice
  • 10 oz. bag of baby kale leaves
  • 5 oz. bag of baby spinach leaves
  • 2 plum tomatoes diced
  • 1 15.5 oz. can of pinto beans
  • 1 cup pumpkin seed kernels
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic grated

Dressing

  • 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon of hot paprika

Instructions
 

  • Saute kale in olive oil until reduced in size. Add spinach, garlic, and tomatoes and stir for an additional minute or two.
  • Remove from heat and add in rice, beans, and pumpkin seed kernels.
  • Whisk all ingredients for the dressing together in a small bowl.
  • Pour over greens and grains and toss well
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Have fun experimenting with different greens like swiss chard, collard, or cabbage. Try out grains like quinoa, barley, or couscous.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 92mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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