Creamy Zucchini, Kale and Tomato Rice

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Tbsp olive oil3 grated zuchinni3 cups chopped kale1 cup (about) chicken sausages (sliced)1/3 cup white whine1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano3 cups cooked brown rice1 cup cottage cheese2 Tbsp cream cheesesalt and pepper to taste
Directions
-Grate Zucchini and squeeze dry with paper towels.
-Chop kale and pour into pot of boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes then drain and squeeze dry.
-Heat 1/2 of oil in saute pan and diced chicken sausage. Cook until browned (5 minutes) and remove to plate.
-Add rest of oil to pan and add kale and zucchini with salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and stir until most of the wine has evaperated (a few minutes).
-Add the garlic and onion powder and the dried herbs.
-Pour in the diced tomatoes and juice and bring to a low simmer for a few minutes.
-Stir in reserved sausages, rice, cottage cheese, and cream cheese.
-Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired.

Serving Size: Makes about 4 1-cup servings.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 396.5
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 32.9 mg
  • Sodium: 591.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 19.9 g

Member Reviews
  • ZRIE014
    great - 11/30/17
  • DRLMAZ
    Great for the family - 9/3/17
  • CD13003284
    Found this to be the BEST side dish ever for using up kale (I always buy too much!) I didn't use the sausage or cottage cheese, subbed with fat free ricotta, and added diced carrots & homemade marinara sauce. My husband wanted more--and he HATES kale! Declicious! - 5/15/15