Slow Cooker Risotto with Kale

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    291 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Slow Cooker Risotto with Kale

Treat your family to this indulgent Slow Cooker Risotto with Kale this week. It has the same creamy texture and rich comfort you love but without the need for constant attention. This delicious side dish is so simple to make you'll want to make it for more than special occasions!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups of Arborio rice
  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • 3-4 cups of water
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 cubes of vegetable or chicken-flavored (vegan) bouillon
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 bunch of kale (or any affordable greens - spinach, collards, mustard would work fine)
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
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Instructions

  1. Add the rice, olive oil, water, garlic, bouillon to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, stirring every 20 minutes. Taste-test approximately 1 hour in and determine if you want to add more salt.
  2. About 15 minutes before your rice is done, saute the kale in cooking oil until bright green and slightly wilted. Serve over the rice.
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Notes

  • Good as a risotto base - white beans and mushrooms may be great additions! 
  • Good as a risotto base - white beans and mushrooms may be great additions! 
  • Don't skip the oil. ​The extra-virgin olive oil plays an important role in adding creaminess and flavor to the risotto. If you prefer to cook without oil, make this Chickpea Tandoori Risotto dish instead.
  • Don't skip the oil. ​The extra-virgin olive oil plays an important role in adding creaminess and flavor to the risotto. If you prefer to cook without oil, make this Chickpea Tandoori Risotto dish instead.
  • Use the right rice! ​It really does make a difference. Long grain rice isn't capable of creating the same creamy texture. 
  • Use the right rice! ​It really does make a difference. Long grain rice isn't capable of creating the same creamy texture. 
  • Adjust the cooking time as needed. Depending on how hot your slow cooker gets, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Keep an eye on it and adjust the suggested time as needed.
  • Adjust the cooking time as needed. Depending on how hot your slow cooker gets, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Keep an eye on it and adjust the suggested time as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 2165IU (43%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 122mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 2165IU 43%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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