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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.