Brown Rice & Quinoa with Kale

Rinse the brown rice (note: only the rice to start) in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice to a pot with a pinch of salt and cover with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, then proceed with the quinoa.

Rinse the quinoa and stir it into the brown rice. Add 2/3 cup water. Continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes further, or until the grains are tender and fully cooked (taste them!).

While the grains are cooking, add olive oil to a skillet and cook the garlic cloves over medium heat until beginning to turn golden. Add the kale and parsley and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. When the grains are ready, simply stir the cooked greens into them!

Recipe Note: if you wish to make this on the stovetop, use 2:1 water to grains instead. Bring the water to boil in a pot and add the rice. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, then add the quinoa and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes further, or until the rice and quinoa are tender (if they aren’t done when the time is up, add a little more water and continue cooking). Once the grains are done, toss in the cooked greens.