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Leftover Rice with cashews and kale in a blue bowl with a spoon.
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How to Spice Up Your Leftover Rice

Don't let your leftover rice go to waste. Spice it up and make it a new meal with this easy recipe for leftover rice. Works great with any grains really.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine International
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 415kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 bunch dinosaur kale
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Wash and destalk kale and cut into thin stripes.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-low heat, once hot melt 1/2 Tbsp butter in it and add cashews. Stir constantly to avoid burning and keep the temperature low. Toast for about 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.
  • Keep the pan on the cooktop, add the another 1/2 Tbsp butter and once hot add chopped kale and crushed garlic. Fry until soft (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add rice and lemon zest and stir until rice is reheated and well combined with kale.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze juice of half a lemon over it, salt if necessary, stir in the buttered cashews and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13665IU | Vitamin C: 191.1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 4.6mg