Kale and Rice Chowder
Healthy, hearty and heaping with goodness!
 Kale and Rice Chowder |
Kale and Rice Chowder - not Kale and Rice Soup, right?
What is the difference between soup and chowder? Well,
typically soup is thinner or at least thick in a "creamy" sort of way,
such as a puree. Think of chowder as being thicker with larger chunks of
veggies or other ingredients and usually more of them.
However you choose to define it,
this recipe is loaded with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
ingredients. It is also very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin
C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.
The almonds in our kale and rice chowder are a
pleasant, crunchy addition too! It makes for a very satisfying evening
meal by itself or perhaps a hearty lunch with one of our A-gg salad sandwiches on the side.
Kale and Rice Chowder
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped leeks
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon paprika
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups water
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups Vegetable Broth
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans
How we make it
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, leeks, and almonds. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Add paprika, bay leaves, water, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
Add kale, rice, and beans.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
Makes 6 servings
Per serving (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 168, Fat: 5.5 g, Saturated Fat: 0.6 g, Calories from Fat: 29.6%, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Protein: 6.3 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g,
Sugar: 6.3 g, Fiber: 5.8 g, Sodium: 469 mg, Calcium: 85 mg,
Iron: 2.6 mg, Vitamin C: 62.2 mg, Beta Carotene: 3160 mcg,
Vitamin E: 3.2 mg
Source: Brie Turner-McGrievy, M.S.,R.D.
Reprinted with permission: PCRM.org
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