dinner · lunch · Ethiopian-inspired

Berbere Tomato Black Bean & Kale Brown Rice Bowls

A spicy grain bowl with black bean, kale, and a berbere tomato finish.

30 min 4 servings Easy $9.36 recipe est. · $2.34/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 3 cups brown rice
  • 2 cups black bean, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups kale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp berbere seasoning
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups romaine

Equipment

Large skillet + Mixing bowl

How to make it

  1. 1

    Whisk the berbere seasoning, tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, and salt into a dressing.

  2. 2

    Cook the black bean with the kale in a large skillet. Cook until the black bean is hot and the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Divide the brown rice and romaine among bowls, add the black bean and kale, and spoon over the dressing.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days.

Reheat until steaming throughout.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free, vegan, vegetarian.

No major allergen is listed in the ingredients shown here. Packaged ingredients can vary, so always check labels and cross-contact information.

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