The rich, nutty mixture of rice, grains and lentils makes our Midnight Blend so unique and surprising. This blend speaks for itself and so needs little more than some crunchy kale and a lean protein to create a quick hearty meal.

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 30 min

Total time: 45 min

Midnight Blend Pilaf
Copyright Recipe © 2015 Woodland Foods

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter

  • 1/4 Onion, diced

  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced

  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

  • 1 Tablespoon Rubbed Sage

  • 2/3 Cup Midnight Rice And Legume Blend

  • 3 Cups Chicken Broth

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

  • 8 Ounces Cooked Pulled Chicken

  • 1 Cup Fresh Kale, rinsed, torn pieces

Directions

  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.

  2. Add sage and Midnight Blend and stir to combine. Cook rice for 3 minutes before adding chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, turn heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. On top of the rice place pulled chicken and torn kale. Allow this to stand covered, for 5-8 minutes, then fluff with fork and season with freshly ground black pepper.