Garlic Kale Quinoa

This quinoa kale recipe is made with sautéed garlic, kale, quinoa, and sesame oil for a quick and easy side dish. Serve alongside any main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
• 0.66666668653488 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.33333334326744 cup quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.