Spicy Thai Kale and Garbanzo Beans
Recipe from Whole Food American Favorites
1/2 cup short grain brown rice
1 onion, finely chopped
1 T minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup canned or bottled diced green chilies
8 oz. kale, finely chopped (about 1 bunch)
1 cup water
2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
2 t chili powder
1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup natural unsalted peanut butter
Sea salt
Boil 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Add rice, cover, lower heat, and cook until tender, about 25 – 30 minutes. Water sauté onion and ginger for 3 minutes. Add green chilies, chopped kale, and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, beans, chili powder, and tomatoes, and continue to cook until kale is tender. Stir in peanut butter. Salt to taste.