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February 7, 2020 1 Comment

Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice (healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free)

Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice recipe with step by step photos. Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice flavored with a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing. So flavorful, nutritious, and healthy.
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

Do you ever go on vacation and just sleep? If it’s a beach vacation, I’m especially guilty. I needed a beach vacation so bad, one where I could just relax, drink, eat, sleep, and do nothing. Mexico was the ideal location for me since I love Mexican food. And yes, my Los Cabos post is coming soon.
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

While in Mexico, I found myself taking naps on our balcony where I could hear the sound of beach waves crashing. It was magical, I slept like a baby. The last time I slept outside like that was when I visited India as a kid.

I cherished every minute of my time in Mexico because I knew I’d be back at work soon. Getting back to work is always hard the first week, but thank God it’s Friday. 🙂
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

Onto this Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice Salad. Since there’s kale in it technically this qualifies as a salad. This delicious kale salad is flavorful, nutritious, has crunch, and good fats. Enjoy!
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

kale cranberry curry wild rice is:

Fragrant
Delicious
Nutritious
Loaded with Good Fats
Healthy
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan Option (replace honey with maple syrup)
A Perfect Side Dish
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

how to make kale cranberry curry wild rice recipe step by step?

1. Cook the wild rice in an Instant Pot. 2 cups rice and 2 cups water. Cooking Time – High Pressure 28 minutes, Natural Release 10 mins.
2. Toast the pecans until fragrant, about 5 minutes on medium heat.
3. Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Roughly chop the kale.
4. Prepare the Lemon Red Wine Vinaigrette.

5. Heat up a dutch oven castiron on medium heat. Once hot, add oil, followed by garlic and shallots. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
6. Add all the kale. Gently stir. Season with salt. It’ll wilt in about 2-3 minutes.
7. Like so. Kale has wilted.

8. Check on your rice, it should be done.
9. Add all the rice to the kale – a little bit at a time.
10. Add pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries.
11. Pour the dressing all over. Stir well.

12. Add toasted chopped pecans.
13. Top with curry powder – I used Trader Joe’s brand, Simply Organic or any other brand works too. Stir well and enjoy!


Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice (healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian)

Healthy, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan option.
Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice flavored with a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing. So flavorful, nutritious, and healthy.
5 from 1 vote
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Course Sides
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the Kale Cranberry Curry Wild Rice

  • 2 cups uncooked wild blend rice I like Lundberg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 5 cups chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted & chopped
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tsp curry powder I like Trader Joe's or Simply Organic

For the Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil I like Lucini's Premium Organic
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp organic honey * see Notes for vegan option
  • season well to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Cook the wild rice in an Instant Pot. 2 cups rice and 2 cups water. Cooking Time - High Pressure 28 minutes, Natural Release 10 mins.
  • Toast the pecans until fragrant, about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Roughly chop the kale.
  • Prepare the Lemon Red Wine Vinaigrette.

Cook

  • Heat up a dutch oven castiron on medium heat. Once hot, add oil, followed by garlic and shallots. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Add all the kale. Gently stir. Season with salt. It'll wilt in about 2-3 minutes.
  • Like so. Kale has wilted.
  • Check on your rice, it should be done.
  • Add all the rice to the kale - a little bit at a time.
  • Add pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries.
  • Pour the dressing all over. Stir well.
  • Add toasted chopped pecans.
  • Top with curry powder - I used Trader Joe's brand, Simply Organic or any other brand works too. Stir well and enjoy!

Notes

* Vegan Option: replace honey with maple syrup

Keyword Kale, Rice, Salad
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  1. Ashima says

    April 9, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I made this rice last week and it was the best rice ever! My husband and son loved it. It was so easy to make!

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