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Kale Parmesan Mock Risotto

Yields about 8 cups
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bacon, easy, kale, rice, risotto
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice, dry
  • 2 tbsp butter, salted
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 4 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 2 cups bacon bits
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Extra water, added 1 tbsp at a time

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, boil the rice, butter, and water. Once boiling, set to simmer on low for 38 minutes.
  • While the rice cooks, wash, de-stem, and finely chop the kale.
  • When the rice is done, turn off heat and stir in kale, parmesan, bacon, and pepper.
  • Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Test the texture of the dish. It should be thick and creamy, but if you want to thin it out add a few tbsps of water at a time until you have the texture you want.

Notes

Macronutrients: 29g carb, 10g fat, 18g protein
  1. Keep in mind that if you water down the dish, the flavor will dilute a bit.