Description
A nourishing bowl combining wild rice, sweet potatoes, and kale, perfect for a hearty lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups wild rice
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Take a large bowl and toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until fork-tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the wild rice according to package instructions.
- Add the chopped kale to the pot about 10 minutes before the wild rice is done cooking.
- Combine the cooked rice and kale with the roasted sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add cranberries and nuts if using, for added flavor and texture.
- Serve warm, pairing with your favorite dressings or garnishes.
Notes
Customize with additional vegetables or proteins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kale, sweet potato, wild rice, bowl, vegetarian, healthy