Cattail and vegetable basmati rice pilaf

June 24, 2009

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

� tablespoon sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ cup basmati rice

� cup chicken stock

� tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

¼ cup cattail shoots, sliced (about 4 to 6 shoots)

1 carrot, chopped

� cup kale, chopped

Soy sauce or salt

Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook briefly, (about 2 minutes). Add rice, stir to coat and add stock. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce to simmer. Cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is soft.

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add onion, cattail shoots and carrot. Cook for 10 minutes or until onion is translucent.

Mix vegetables into cooked rice. Add kale just before serving. Season with soy sauce or salt to taste.

Adapted from Harvest Moon Farms

Nutrition facts per serving: 215 calories, 8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 31 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 147 mg sodium, 4 g fiber