Massaged Kale with Tomatoes, Creamed Mozzarella, and Wild Rice

A wholesome and flavorful dish combining tender massaged kale, wild rice, cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. This healthy meal features perfectly cooked wild rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-infused mozzarella sauce.

4 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a glug of olive oil. Sweat the onion and garlic with the salt until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the wild rice and the soaking liquid and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.

    45 min

  2. 2.

    In a mixing bowl, sprinkle the kale with a pinch of salt. Massage the kale until it is dark green, limp, and tender in mouthfeel.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Tear the mozzarella into rough chunks. Combine with the sour cream, lemon zest and juice, a good pinch of salt, and a couple of grinds of black pepper.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    When the wild rice is cooked, drain any residual liquid and let cool.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Toss the tomatoes, kale, and wild rice together with a couple glugs of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Dot with the creamed mozzarella and serve.

    5 min