Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice

Name: Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil or quality high-heat oil such as avocado oil, divided; 2 eggs, whisked together with a dash of salt; 2 big cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 3/4 cup chopped green onions (about 1 bunch); Optional: 1 cup chopped vegetables, like bell pepper, carrot or Brussels sprouts; 1 medium bunch kale (preferably Lacinato but curly green is good, too), ribs removed and leaves chopped; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3/4 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes* (not shredded coconut); 2 cups cooked and chilled brown rice**; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha; 1 lime, halved; Handful fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

A vegetarian weeknight fried rice with sautéed kale, coconut flakes and rice. The dish is finished with Thai flavors like lime, cilantro and sriracha. For best results, cook your rice in advance and refrigerate until you're ready to start cooking (see note). This dish comes together very quickly—be sure to have your ingredients prepped ahead of time and placed near the stove, along with a big empty bowl for the cooked components. Recipe yields 2 servings.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:08:18 GMT