Kale and Wild Rice Casserole

17 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Kale and Wild Rice Casserole

This flavorful casserole recipe has mushrooms, kale, wild rice, and cheese — all mixed together for a delicious winter meal, or holiday side dish!

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This flavorful casserole recipe has mushrooms, kale, wild rice, and cheese — all mixed together for a delicious winter meal, or holiday side dish!

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1HR 30MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings

8

us / metric

2 bunches

Kale

leaves torn

4 1/2 cups

Cremini Mushrooms, sliced

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

1 Tbsp

Butter

2 cloves

Garlic, minced

2 Tbsp

Fresh Thyme, chopped

1/4 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

4 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup

Milk

1 cup

Chicken Broth

or Vegetable Broth

4 Tbsp

Heavy Cream

or Coconut Milk

1 1/3 cups

Wild Rice

4 cups cooked rice per 8 servings

1 1/2 cups

Gruyère Cheese, shredded

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

2

Sweet Onions

sliced into thin rings

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

380

Fat

20.2 g

Protein

16.6 g

Carbs

36.4 g

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Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Grease a 2-3 quart casserole dish. Set aside.

step 2

Heat a very large skillet (the largest you have!) over medium-high heat. Add all of the Kale (2 bunches) to the skillet and add 1 cup of water. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the kale is wilted.

step 2 Heat a very large skillet (the largest you have!) over medium-high heat. Add all of the Kale (2 bunches) to the skillet and add 1 cup of water. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the kale is wilted.

step 3

Once the kale is wilted and all of the water has been absorbed, remove the kale from the skillet and set aside.

step 4

Return the skillet to medium heat and add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). When the skillet is hot, sprinkle in the Cremini Mushrooms (4 1/2 cups) in a single layer. Don't stir them! Let them sizzle until they have caramelized on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

step 5

When the bottoms are caramelized, toss them once and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to taste. Continue to cook without stirring for about 5 minutes.

step 6

Now add the Butter (1 Tbsp) to the skillet and cook until the butter begins to brown. Once the butter is browned reduce the heat and add the Garlic (2 cloves), Fresh Thyme (2 Tbsp), and Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp) and cook for about 10 seconds.

step 7

Now add the kale back to the skillet with the mushrooms, garlic, and spices and toss well.

step 8

Sprinkle the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp) over the kale and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.

step 8 Sprinkle the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp) over the kale and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.

step 9

Add the Milk (1 cup) and Chicken Broth (1 cup), bring to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes or until there is a thick sauce. Add the Heavy Cream (4 Tbsp) and stir to combine.

step 10

Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked Wild Rice (1 1/3 cups). Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

step 10 Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked Wild Rice (1 1/3 cups). Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

step 11

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

step 12

Now wipe the skillet and add the Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and cook over medium-high heat.

step 13

Add the Sweet Onions (2) and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until the onions are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

step 14

Sprinkle half the Gruyère Cheese (1 1/2 cups) over the casserole and then add the onions and the remaining cheese.

step 14 Sprinkle half the Gruyère Cheese (1 1/2 cups) over the casserole and then add the onions and the remaining cheese.

step 15

Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the onions are crispy. Serve!

step 15 Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the onions are crispy. Serve!

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