Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Garlic Kale Quinoa 4.4 (38) 32 Reviews 13 Photos This quinoa kale recipe is great for a quick but healthy side dish. White cooking wine can be used instead of 1 tablespoon water at the end of cooking. Submitted by Melanie Updated on January 14, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 13 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅔ cup water ⅓ cup quinoa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped kale 1 clove garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon water, or as needed Directions Bring 2/3 cup water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté kale and garlic in hot oil until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir quinoa into kale mixture and add sesame oil; cook until flavors blend, about 5 more minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water to mixture to prevent sticking. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 188 Calories 9g Fat 22g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 188 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Sodium 19mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 41mg 45% Calcium 64mg 5% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 316mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved