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                       GINA'S GARDEN KALE DINNER

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2 1/2   c            Water
  1       c            Long-grain rice
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2                    Shallots, finely chopped
  4                    Scallions, thinly sliced
  1       t            Fresh thyme, chopped
  2       tb           Parsley, fresh, chopped
  2       oz           Prosciutto, chopped (1/2 c)
  1 3/4   c            Chicken stock
  1       t            Grated lemon zest
  1       lb           Kale (1 large bunch) *
  2       tb           Lemon juice
                       Salt & pepper to taste
    1/4   c            Parmesan or asiago cheese,
                       -grated

 *stems removed and leaves finely shredded

 Bring lightly salted water to a boil, add rice, cover
 tightly and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes
 without removing the lid. Set aside.

 In a large skillet, heat oil, add shallots, scallions,
 thyme, and parsley; saute until softened. Add
 prosciutto and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute. Add
 chicken stock and lemon zest, and boil uncovered until
 the stock is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add
 kale and lemon juice, stirring until kale wilts. Add
 salt and pepper to taste. Spoon hot rice onto a
 serving platter, then pour kale over it. Sprinkle with
 grated cheese.

 Source: "More Recipes from a Kitchen Garden" by Renee
 Shepherd & Fran Raboff.



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