My co-workers and I were discussing cookbooks that we love and this one that Gwyneth Paltrow wrote came up.

To be honest, I was not thrilled with the book overall, but this recipe stood out and became a perfect base for a weeknight Salmon with Kimchi recipe that I also recently found.  It’s very easy to make, and feels incredibly nutritious.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb kale, stems discarded
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly diced
• 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
• about 1 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

1. Cut the kale leaves in half lengthwise and then cut crosswise into 1″ chunks.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan until hot, and then add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.  Toss in the kale and cook until the leaves are cooked down.
3. Add the scallions, and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the brown rice and stir everything for about 2-3 minutes.  Add the soy sauce and stir for about another minute.

Adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow’s My  Father’s Daughter