Kale and Quinoa with Creole Seasoning

A light side dish of quinoa and blanched kale, made extra-savory by seasoning it with Creole seasoning. Be sure to use Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning®–there is nothing as delicious!

INGRIDIENT

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Step: 2

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook kale in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add kale, cooking and stirring, until desired doneness. Mix quinoa into vegetable mixture and season with salt and Creole seasoning.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 147 calories; protein 6.5g; carbohydrates 25.6g; fat 3.2g; sodium 736.1mg.

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