Ginger Brown Rice with Kale

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ½  Onion, Small Dice
• 2  Carrots (small Dice)
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, Microplane Or Fine Mince
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 1-½ cup Brown Rice
• 1-½ cup Kale, Stems Removed And Chopped (1 1/2 Cups Is Roughly 3-4 Large Stalks)
• 3 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Tamari Or Soy Sauce
• Salt And Pepper, If Desired

Preparation Instructions

Heat up olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; sauté 3-4 minutes. Stir in rice until well combined then stir in kale. Add broth, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cover the pan and reduce heat. Simmer for 35-45 minutes (liquid should be absorbed and rice tender when done). Then remove it from the heat and let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

Serve with a drizzle of soy sauce or a few drops of sesame oil, if desired.